Cosmos Fest
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, October 10 2023:
The 2nd edition of Cosmos Flower Festival was celebrated at Mission Ground at Paorei Village today to promote tourism in the village.
The four day festival was inaugurated by DFO Ukhrul Shangam Shaliwo by unfurling the Cosmos Flower Festival flag in the presence of Additional SP Ringthing Hongchui.
On the occasion, Shangam Shaliwo lauded the locals of Paorei for preserving Cosmos by organising a festival in the name of the flower.
Comparing the flowering of Cosmos with that of human life, the DFO said that people should learn from the flower which shares its beauty without any prejudice and work for the welfare of 'our society' .
Addl SP Hongchui spoke about the economic viability of organising tourism festivals.
Celebration should not be merely confined to entertainment, but more economic activities should be encouraged, he said and added that long term planning will bring sustainable economy and thereafter bring happiness in life.
Cosmos, locally known as Hordrawon is an eight petal flower which blooms in autumn especially during October in three colours pink, yellow and purple.
Nimzing Horam & Friends enthralled the public with a song called "Cosmos" and dedicated the same to the entire villagers.
The four day event will witness flower exhibition, handicraft, painting competition and sale of organic vegetables and seasonal delicacies.
The programme was attended by headmen of different villages and leaders of RKL, ZKL and SANSA among others.