During the meeting, Chairman Mr Tashi Tshering Bhutia spoke about the significance of the event, stating that the festival has a unique identity "immersing with blossoming of Cherry trees during autumn." He also emphasised working in close coordination to make the event a State Level Celebration, noting that it aims to provide short time economic opportunities for locals and establish Temi as a prominent tourism destination.
BDO Temi Mr Roshan Rai discussed administrative procedures and stated that festival stalls must obtain temporary hawker licences, which will be issued only to local COI holders and remain valid only during the festival duration. SHO Temi Ms Jyotsna Gurung briefed attendees on security, traffic regulation, parking management, and excise permissions, while Panchayat President Temi GPU Ms Binita Bista highlighted the importance of waste management and preventing roadside littering.
The festival is scheduled to be held from November 14th to November 28th. Planned attractions include an evening musical concert featuring artist Sabin Rai, a flower exhibition, cultural programmes, traditional attire displays, a Men's Veterans Football Exhibition Match in memory of the late Lt Karma Palzor Bhutia, a Dragon Run 2026 organised by the 3rd IRBn Manglay on November 28, and adventure activities such as a hike to Tendong Hill, horse riding, zip-lining, and ATV rides.
This is according to a news and announcement page published on the Sikkim Government portal on November 2, 2026.
