Question

In which of the following cities was the 4th edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 organized in November 2019?
1. Shillong
2. Dharamshala
3. Darjeeling
4. Imphal

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Shillong

The correct answer is Shillong.

• India International Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated in Shillong.
• The 4th edition of India International Cherry Blossom Festival, 2019 was celebrated in Shillong, Meghalaya from 13 to 16 November 2019.
• It was inaugurated by Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma. 
• The festival is a great example of how natural resources and sustainable tourism can be utilized in an effective manner and create the value of something which already exists.
• The festival celebrates the unique autumn flowering of Himalayan Cherry Blossoms with several cultural events.

Some other important festivals celebrated in North-East India:

• Losar - Arunachal Pradesh
• Saga Dawa - Sikkim
• Ambubachi Mela - Assam
• Dree Festival - Arunachal Pradesh
• Anthurium - Mizoram