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Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 begins in Meghalaya

Shillong, Nov 14 (UNI) The much-awaited Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 began today evening at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in this mountainous state capital of Meghalaya.
The two-day festival has turned Shillong into a citywide celebration from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to Ward’s Lake, with live concerts, art pop-ups, culinary experiences, and immersive cultural showcases.
“The Cherry Blossom Festival is back, and bigger than ever! The crowd sang their hearts out with @thescript and danced to electrifying performances by Nora Fatehi and @jasonderulo,” Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said.
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