Shillong, November 17 : The Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 witnessed a sparkling celebration of talent and elegance as Lapynshai Marak was crowned Miss Cherry Blossom 2025, while Rohan Pradhan emerged as the winner of Mr Cherry Blossom 2025.
In the Miss category, Catherine Defini Diengdoh secured the 1st Runner-up position, with Na-i-Staphi Nola Lyngdoh placing 2nd Runner-up. In the Mr category, Joel Desmond Nongrum was declared 1st Runner-up, followed by Abiezer Dan as 2nd Runner-up.
The pageant, curated by the Miss Meghalaya Organisation, was one of the marquee highlights of this year’s festival, showcasing the confidence, grace and cultural vibrancy of young talents from across the state.
The distinguished jury panel featured Shyamanga Kashyap, Director of Miss Assam and Talent Scout for Miss India; Akumnaro Imsong, former Miss Nagaland and Co-Director of Miss Assam; Aakriti Shen, former Miss Meghalaya and Miss Shillong; and Deibormi Lyngdoh, former model and winner of Mr Fresh Face Meghalaya 2017 and Shillong Prince 2018.
The event concluded with cheers from an enthusiastic audience as the winners began their journey as cultural ambassadors of the Cherry Blossom Festival.
