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'''Shirui Lily Festival''' is an annual [[cultural]] state festival of Manipur organised by [[Manipur]] Tourism Department. Initially, the festival was celebrated by the locals of [[Shirui]] village in Ukhrul to pay tribute to the state flower [[Shirui Lily]] that blooms from the last week of May through the second week of June. In 2017, Shirui Lily Festival was declared as a state festival by the Government of Manipur.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ideas behind Shirui Lily Festival celebration|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/manipur/why-manipur-celebrates-an-annual-festival-in-honour-of-this-rare-and-unique-lily-species-6076664/|accessdate=25 October 2019| work=Indian Express}}</ref> The 2023 Shirui Lily Festival was postponed due to the prevailing tension in the region. The festival returned to Manipur on May 20, 2025 after a two-year pause because of the long-drawn conflict in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-20 |title=In conflict-scorched Manipur, Shirui Lily festival kicks off: All you need to know, about the festival and the flower |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-culture/manipur-shirui-lily-festival-all-you-need-to-know-10017181/ |access-date=2025-05-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Festival locations ==<br />
After being declared as a state festival, three venues were selected to celebrate the festival. <br />
* [[Ukhrul]] <br />
* [[Shirui]]<br />
* [[Hungpung]]<br />
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==Main Attractions==<br />
The four day festival showcases cultural events, artifacts, games, music and food of Manipur state in general and particularly that of the Tangkhul Naga tribe. The main attractions of the festival are:<br />
*'''ShiRock''' where rock bands from across the country competes for best rock music title. The event also features international bands to perform mainly on the opening and closing nights.<ref>{{cite web|title=Platform for International rock bands|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=leisure.Rock_Concert.Rock_Event.ShiRock_2017_part_of_Shirui_Lily_Festival_at_Ukhrul_20170507|accessdate=25 October 2019| work=e-Pao}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ShiRock|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=15..111019.oct19|accessdate=25 October 2019| work=e-Pao}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nazareth and Extreme bands|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=announcements.Ann_2019.SheChef_Season_2_Shirui_Lily_Festival_20191015|accessdate=25 October 2019| work=Times of India}}</ref><br />
*'''ShiChef''' where chefs compete to showcase their cooking skills and recipes.<ref>{{cite web|title=ShiChef|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=announcements.Ann_2019.SheChef_Season_2_Shirui_Lily_Festival_20191015|accessdate=25 October 2019| work=e-Pao}}</ref><br />
*'''Miss Spring Pageant''' where maidens walk the ramp to win the Miss Lily or Miss Spring title.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shirui Lily Festival Miss Spring|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-chanchui-khayi-wins-miss-lily-2019-title.html|accessdate=25 October 2019| work=North East Now}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Cultural festivals in India]]<br />
[[Category:Entertainment events in India]]<br />
[[Category:Festivals in Manipur]]</div>LarueVesely77