GUWAHATI: Manipur's Shirui Lily fest is set to return Tuesday after a two-year pause, signalling efforts toward peace in a state scarred by ethnic unrest.
The fest, set from May 20-24, celebrates the state flower Shirui Lily found only in Shirui Hills of Tangkhul Naga-majority Ukhrul district.
The fest marks the 75th anniversary of Lilium mackliniae 's (Shirui Lily) recognition by Royal Horticultural Society London. It also serves as a litmus test for security in a region under President's rule.
Roughly 2,000 security personnel have been deployed, covering six venues across four villages, with multi-layered protection along the route passing through Kuki areas. Police launched heightened security measures after Meiteis planning to attend reported online threats from accounts allegedly linked to Kuki groups.
The fest, set from May 20-24, celebrates the state flower Shirui Lily found only in Shirui Hills of Tangkhul Naga-majority Ukhrul district.
The fest marks the 75th anniversary of Lilium mackliniae 's (Shirui Lily) recognition by Royal Horticultural Society London. It also serves as a litmus test for security in a region under President's rule.
Roughly 2,000 security personnel have been deployed, covering six venues across four villages, with multi-layered protection along the route passing through Kuki areas. Police launched heightened security measures after Meiteis planning to attend reported online threats from accounts allegedly linked to Kuki groups.
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