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Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Returns to Madan Kurkalang After Public Demand
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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The annual Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival has been reinstated at Madan Kurkalang for 2026, following widespread public calls for its return.
The 2026 edition of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at Madan Kurkalang, a popular spot in the city’s outskirts.
The festival, which showcases the region’s blooming cherry trees and cultural performances, had been absent from Madan Kurkalang for several years.
After a wave of petitions and social media campaigns, local authorities confirmed the venue’s return, citing increased visitor interest.
Organisers plan to launch the event in early March, expecting thousands of tourists and locals to witness the blossoms and related activities.
The festival, which showcases the region’s blooming cherry trees and cultural performances, had been absent from Madan Kurkalang for several years.
After a wave of petitions and social media campaigns, local authorities confirmed the venue’s return, citing increased visitor interest.
Organisers plan to launch the event in early March, expecting thousands of tourists and locals to witness the blossoms and related activities.