<span style="color: #222222;">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.<br />''<br />''The four-day long festival will be inaugurated by the Governor of Manipur La. Ganesan and the Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tomorrow at Shirui Village Ground in Ukhrul district. Different events including traditional dances, songs and music, trekking, beauty contests, indigenous games and sports will be organised at different  sites in Ukhrul district. The festival is held around April and May as it is the blooming season of Shirui Lily. The flower is found in Ukhrul district of Manipur only and cannot be replanted anywhere in the world.<br />''<br />''This year, some of the international rock bands will perform in the festival. Every year, tourists both domestic and international attend the function. <br />''<br />''However, the festival could not be organised since the Corona virus pandemic hit the state. Manipur has already prepared to organise the festival this year in a grand manner. The roads connecting to the festival sites have been upgraded and one fooding and lodging facility has also been developed in the area.</span><br />