Khumtai’s plant and flower festival attracts global visitors
Dibrugarh: The third edition of the Plant and Flower Festival at Khumtai’s eco-tourism centre in Golaghat concluded on New Year’s Day. A huge number of visitors enjoyed the dazzling display of different kinds of flowers and plants. The crowd appreciated the three-day festival, enjoying a wide range of plants, including medicinal species and exotic ornamental flowers. Visitors came to see the vibrant festival not only from across the country but also tourists from countries such as Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, and Thailand also enjoyed the extravaganza and admired the region’s rich botanical heritage.
“What began as a local initiative has grown into an international event,” said Mrinal Saikia, Khumtai constituency MLA and founder of the festival. “Our aim is to highlight Assam’s botanical treasures while creating sustainable opportunities for our youth. The festival’s success reflects the potential of eco-tourism in our region.”
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Several organizations and societies related to nurseries and horticulture were featured in the exhibition. Foxtail Orchid (Kopou), Assam’s state flower, rhododendrons, and Himalayan cherry blossoms stole the show because their products attracted the visitors most. Several flowers, such as lotus, chrysanthemum, and bougainvillea, further excited the event amid their beauty and glamour.
However, medicinal plants attracted the visitors most because these days’ people are suffering from several diseases. They want a cure through natural treatment. Crowds thronged to neem, tulsi, and turmeric flowers and took keen interest in their advantages. “The diversity here is incredible,” said Anna Muller, a German tourist. “Each flower tells a story, and the knowledge preserved about medicinal plants is extraordinary.”
The festival was not only the showcase of nature, but it showed Assam’s rich heritage in the flora to the entire world, making it more interesting for the plant and nature lovers.
