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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. Read
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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.
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.
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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.
The
Plaza Carnival
This three-hour programme held every Saturday in Central Plaza situated in Sector17, is a huge draw. This carnival encourages talented local
artists. The attractions of the Plaza carnival vary every Saturday. It is a
cultural show with events like songs, dance, plays and many other items.
The
Chandigarh Carnival
This two day carnival is celebrated in the second week of November every
year. Held in the Leisure valley, the carnival opens with a colourful procession
followed by a number of competitions. The carnival gives an opportunity for
children as well as elders to exhibit their talents.
April Fools' Day
On April 1st, large number of poets from all over the country gather
at Chandigarh and recite verses in a jocular vein. Chandigarh is the only city in India hosting
such a gathering. People look forward to the occasion - 'Maha Moorkh Sammelan'
or Conclave of Colossal Fools.
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