Five things about Shillong that expatriates miss so much

1. NATURE AND THE LANDSCAPE

People from Shillong who no longer live there, just can't stop reminiscing about the pines, the hills and the weather. Just imagining waking up in the morning to a view like this. 

Once a guy from hills, always a guy from the hills. All across India when people complain about the heat wave, Shillongites enjoy the sweet sound of rain on tin roofs. Add to that the nostalgia of living in an Assam type building.That cosy feeling.

Also,the places in and around Shillong are picturesque enough to drive a soft spot in anyone's heart. Just like this view of the Umiam Lake.

2. FASHION SENSE OF PEOPLE AROUND THEM

People from Shillong have a great sense of fashion. Young and old both never fail to impress the general Indian audience when it comes to looking good. If it's the latest haircut or the latest designer shoe, somebody's already flaunting them in Shillong streets.

3. THE FOOD

The jadoh (made with rice and pork, shot through with turmeric), the putharu (rice cakes), the turumbai (a chutney made from fermented soyabean), the smoked pork -if they didn't make expatriates miss Shillong, then defintely the momos and Chinese food will remind your taste buds to drip.

4. THE MUSICAL CONNECTION

Shillongites love their music. Apart from Shillong Chamber choir  that became popular, we already had Lou Majaou, Afflatus and Soulmate,  just to name a few who were creative enough to inspire a long chain of home grown talent.

It is not untrue that even the taxi drivers of Shillong are the biggest fans of international music bands like Metallica, Megadeath etc. Infact, Shillong witnessed the visits of Firehouse, Scorpions,Megadeth, Hoobastank, Air Supply, MLTR and Smokies and yes it's a venue for Bacardi NH7 Weekender. No wonder they decided to shoot "Rock On 2 " around Shillong.

5. DURGA PUJA AND CHRISTMAS

People in Shillong welcome Autumn with Durga Puja and usher Winter with Christmas. Both the festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm. The entire city lights up and people from all walks of life enjoy both these festivals. Every Shillongite living outside Shillong just gets emotional listening to Birendra Krishna Bhadras's Chandi Paath or to "I'll be home for Christmas" .Sometimes home is where the heart is and occasions like these just make you homesick.

We know there are many more things that make Shillongites home sick. Feel free to share them with us.