India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018

India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018

Question: 3rd India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 was organized at which of the following places?
(a) Shillong, Meghalaya
(b) Guwahati, Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • The third edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 was organised on 14-17 November at Shillong, Meghalaya.
  • It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Kongkal Sangma in the presence of Japanese Ambassador to India, Kenji Hiramatsu.
  • The four-day long festival was organized by the Forest and Environment Department, Govt of Meghalaya, Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.





  • This event celebrates the unique autumn flowering of Himalayan Cherry Blossoms with several cultural events.
  • Alongside, there was showcasing of the region’s food, wine and craftsand several Japanese cultural events, a Japanese Food Pavilion and a Higher Education Stall in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in India.

Links:

https://cherryblossomfestival.in/

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