| Festivals
in Punjab |
| Baisakhi
| Rose festivals |
Rose festival
(Chandigarh)
The biggest Rose Show in the country is held at the
famous Rose Garden at Chandigarh. Varieties of magnificent
roses are on display during this two-day festival.
The Festival of Gardens popularly known as Rose Festival
is celebrated at Rose Garden in the month of February
end or beginning of March. Initially called the Rose
Festival it intended to encourage people to stroll through
the Rose Garden and enjoy the sight of the blooms.
Each year the festival grew: now it includes performances
of music and dance, both classical and folk, flower
shows, events for children, exhibitions by local artists,
photographers and craftsman and a wide range of amusements.
Since 1997 it is known as the Festival of Gardens and
is included on the national calendar of festivals. The
city pulls out all the stops for this celebration, reminiscent
of ancient India's Vasant Utsav in honor of spring.
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