Shirui Lily Festival is one of the most happening festivals in Manipur, which celebrates the State Flower of Manipur, Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae). The Department of Tourism organizes Shirui Lily Festival, Manipur, to develop and implement sustainable and responsible tourism in the State. They have a mission to save and increase awareness about the endangered species of Manipur’s Shirui Lily found only in the Shirui Hills.
Shirui Lily Festival is organized every year around April-May.
Shirui Lily Festival is celebrated in honor of the state flower, Shirui Lily. The celebration is during the peak blooming season of the Shirui Lily, a rare and endangered flower that can only be found in Manipur.
Shirui lily grows on top of the Shirui hills in Manipur and cannot be replanted anywhere else in the world.
The state flower of Manipur fills the air with its pleasant fragrance during the blooming season. The festival is primarily to spread awareness and conserve the endangered state flower “Shirui Lily.”
One festival. One flower.
Unifying communities and invigorating Manipur’s rich cultural heritage.4th edition of State Level #ShiruiLilyFestival2022 will be second to none.
This May, Come Celebrate the uniqueness.
As the count down begins for the much awaited festival. pic.twitter.com/CEkmC06Ch4
— Manipur Tourism (@TourismManipur) May 20, 2022
The festival provides an opportunity for people from various communities and tribes to come together, explore the highest hill station of Manipur, the picturesque Ukhrul district, and get deeper insights into the Tangkhul Naga tribe dwelling here.
Climbing the Shirui hills is one of the most interesting treks in Manipur and a chance to see the rare flower. It is the ultimate treat for nature and adventure lovers.
The Shirui festival is a colorful celebration spread over 4 days, showcasing numerous traditional and cultural activities. The events during the festival include live music concerts, folk performances, traditional dances, indigenous games and competitions, art and handicraft exhibitions, ethnic food eateries, and various adventure activities like camping, biking, and more.
Shirock, the musical extravaganza of live music concerts and competitions, is one of the festival’s major highlights that attracts a large number of crowds from different corners of the State and even from the neighboring states.
International rock bands like Nazareth and Extreme have performed here.
The festival featured demonstrations of the age-old traditions and culture of the inhabitants of the district of Ukhrul, live music, cultural shows, beauty pageants, exhibits, indigenous games, and sports competitions like the Shirui Lily Grand Prix.
The 2019 edition of the festival was a huge success in promoting the district of Ukhrul as a must-visit tourist destination in Manipur. It attracted visitors from across India as well as other countries.
Shirui Lily Festival 2022
In Manipur, the 4th Edition of State-Level Shirui Lily Festival 2022 has begun. This annual festival is organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur, to create and raise awareness of the Shirui Lily flower, the State Flower of Manipur.
The four-day-long festival has been inaugurated by the Governor of Manipur La. Ganesan and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tomorrow at Shirui Village Ground in Ukhrul district.
