Festival of Gardens (Rose Festival)
The Rose Festival now known as the Festival of Gardens is a three-day celebration
organised in the last week of February. The festival includes flower shows,
performances of music and dance; both classical and folk, events for children,
exhibitions by local artists, photographers and craftsman. Companies put stalls
to exhibit their products. Several competitions are also held during this festival.
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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.
The Plaza Carnival
This three-hour programme held every Saturday in Central plazza
situated in Sector17, is a huge draw. This carnival encourages talented local
artists.
The Chandigarh Carnival
This three day carnival is celebrated in the second week of November
every year. 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
A large number of poets from all over the country gather
at Chandigarh on April 1st. 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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