The biggest rose show of the country at the Zakir Rose Garden and Leisure valley will be celebrated from February 24 to 26 with much pomp and show. A large number of activities have been planned to make the event impressive and unforgettable.
Wide Varieties of magnificent roses would be on display. Governor of Punjab & Administrator, U.T., Chandigarh, Gen. (Retd.) S. F. Rodrigues will inaugurate the festival on the February 24. On the same day, he will also inaugurate a park at Sector 11, Chandigarh.
The attractions at Rose Garden will include Morning Raga, Photo Exhibition, flower competition, Brass and Pipe Band Competition, Folk performance, joy rides, Tambola and eatables.
Rose prince and princess competition for the children will be held on February 24. Photography, rose quiz competitions will also be held on February 24. On the spot painting competition, Antakshri competition will be held on February 25. Prize distribution will be held on the concluding day at 3.30 pm.
At Leisure valley there will be tourism pavilions of different states of North India, including Chandigarh Tourism, Haryana Tourism, Punjab Tourism, Himachal Tourism. There would be joy rides, fun, frolic, food and music. The Jan Marg would be specially decorated to give the event a festive look.
Gazal night will be organized during the festival, where many celebrated national singers would participate. There will be two Mega Entertainment Evenings at Leisure Valley. On February 24 there will be a bollywood night where top artists would perform to enthrall the audience. On February 26 the festival will conclude with a musical evening in which famous Punjabi artists would perform.
The administration also announced that there would be no road blockades. Jan Marg will be open for general traffic.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
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