Festival of Gardens - गार्डन महोत्सव
'Rose Festival', also known as the 'Festival of gardens' is the biggest Rose Show in the country where magnificent varieties of roses are on display.
The festival organised by the Tourism Department of Chandigarh Administration is usually held in the last week of February, at the famous Dr. Zakir Rose Garden in Chandigarh. Located at Sector 16, the garden is claimed to be Asia's largest Rose garden. Over 500 exotic varieties of roses are displayed in the three day long celebrations.
This festival is aimed at promoting people to stroll through the Rose Garden and enjoy the sight of the blooms. Companies put stalls to exhibit their products during the festival. Several competitions are also held, including Rose quiz, Antakshri etc.
Alongside the flower show, cultural performances of music and dance; both classical and folk, events for children, exhibitions by local artists; photographers and craftsman, Bollywood Musical shows etc are organized with in these 3 days.
The festival organised by the Tourism Department of Chandigarh Administration is usually held in the last week of February, at the famous Dr. Zakir Rose Garden in Chandigarh. Located at Sector 16, the garden is claimed to be Asia's largest Rose garden. Over 500 exotic varieties of roses are displayed in the three day long celebrations.
This festival is aimed at promoting people to stroll through the Rose Garden and enjoy the sight of the blooms. Companies put stalls to exhibit their products during the festival. Several competitions are also held, including Rose quiz, Antakshri etc.
Alongside the flower show, cultural performances of music and dance; both classical and folk, events for children, exhibitions by local artists; photographers and craftsman, Bollywood Musical shows etc are organized with in these 3 days.