Forget Japan, Experience Cherry Blossom in India

Meghalaya’s capital Shillong wears the dainty colours of cherry blossoms in the fall, transforming the East Khasi Hills into a floral wonderland.

[{"selector":"#anim-0181e768-4672-48b1-a1b3-0f9c4b6fa3f4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-16e51f51-df13-499e-b25b-6bbd5b9e90a8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 169.32214%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Know More

In Buddhism, the cherry blossom signifies the fleeting nature of life. The flowers have also been linked to the attractiveness of a young woman.

[{"selector":"#anim-5b137442-a44f-4ac9-838d-e5c4326f59fe","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-55f03bdc-18d2-4cfa-a1fb-20cb26318450","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 170.39385%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Know More

During the Heian Period (794–1185), Emperor Saga, Japan’s 52nd emperor, established the custom of hanami parties in the Imperial Court in Kyoto.

[{"selector":"#anim-126a6a63-63a1-4460-979b-3b71c2196a74","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e4e91502-6f7c-461c-8917-410b5a9e56be","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 170.39385%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Know More

In India, cherry blossom or prunus cerasoides is known as wild Himalayan cherry and sour cherry, also known in Hindi as Padam, pajja, or padmakashtha.

[{"selector":"#anim-add2fd97-ec43-4dc1-a157-b4d9b88ca80a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-83d38870-fdc7-4d73-b18c-202ba20fae74","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.49510%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Know More

Shillong will be celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival from November 24th to 26th to commemorate seasonal blossoming and indulge in leisure.

[{"selector":"#anim-1d36f2cc-731d-44f7-89e5-2d6464c264c4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d8e30e28-ec61-494f-bf9e-ccd3806ba074","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 168.49510%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Know More

It features live music and a wealth of events, such as concerts, pageants, and various kiosks dedicated to representing their area through cuisine, wine, and arts and crafts.

[{"selector":"#anim-fab24c80-0231-4d59-be61-5933d1b9a708","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e08e7444-c76f-4db4-a5c9-42b6b6ee274e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 144.74313%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Know More