The Festival of Gardens
The
biggest rose show in the country, also known as 'Rose Festival' is celebrated
in the last week of February. Zakir Rose garden, the venue of the Rose festival,
displays huge varieties of roses. The festival includes flower shows, performances
of music and dance; both classical and folk, exhibitions by local artists, photographers
and craftsman. This three-day festival is intended to encourage people to stroll
through the Rose Garden and enjoy the sight of the blooms.
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Teej Festival
The annual Teej festival falling in August is the festival
of monsoon celebrated by women. The Rock Garden
becomes the centre of activity during this festival. Women accessories like
bangles, mehndi and other makeup utilities are displayed here. More
The
Mango festival
This festival is held in June at Pinjore Gardens, 20 Kms from Chandigarh. Mango-growers
from all over India are invited to enter their prized fruits in the various
competitions. Visitors can see and taste all the traditional varieties of the
fruit as well as the latest hybrids from the agricultural universities. Agro
and food industries processing mango, display their jams, pickles and canned
fruits.
The Chrysanthemums Show
The Chrysanthemums Show is held at the Terraced Flower Garden in December.
Competitions are held and hundreds of varieties of the flower are on display
in the garden situated at Sector 33.
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