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The festival will be held from November 17-November 26 and showcase the best of music, culture and literary prowess the state has to offer

Catch the much-awaited event live on YouTube and Facebook, with the highlight being a Cherry Nachom performance

Tis the season of cherry blossoms in the northeastern state of Meghalaya

From busting markets to secluded forests, Shillong has a lot to offer

Art, culture, music, cherry blossoms, even camels! Pick your favourite one

High time you got over Japan. Shillong to host the 4th edition of India International Cherry Blossom Festival

Lay out a picnic blanket, and enjoy the Japanese art of hanami (seeing flowers) right here in our pink-coloured backyard

The India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2017 is all set to take place in Shillong between 8 and 11 November

Still need a reason to visit Shillong? Go when the city is all pretty in pink