CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The festival will be spread over multiple venues which include the Shirui Village where the opening ceremony will be held on 25th May 2022, the TNL Ground, Phangrei and the Bakshi Ground where the closing ceremony will be held on 28th May 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shirui Lily is only found on the highest hill of Manipur in the world. Celebrating the blooming season in May-June, a four-day cultural event called Shirui Lily Festival is organised to raise awareness about the endangered flora.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shirui Lily Festival 2022 | Ukhrul District, Government of Manipur | India.

Detailed explanation-4: -It may be mentioned that Levin Luithui from Landgand village, Ukhrul district was crowned Miss Shirui Lily 2022 held at Shirui village. Levin Luithui is also the reigning Miss Raphei Katamnao Long 2022 (Northern Tangkhul Students’ Union).

Detailed explanation-5: -In Manipur, the 4th Edition of State-Level Shirui Lily Festival 2022 will begin from tomorrow. This annual festival is organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur in an aim to create and raise awareness on Shirui Lily flower which is also the State Flower of Manipur.