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ROSE GARDEN
Zakir Hussain
Rose Garden Asia's largest
Rose Garden and is spreaded
over 30 acres of land having
over 1600 different species
or roses. These have been
planted beautifully carved
out lawns and flowers beds.
Like the cultural zone which
is just across the road in
sector 10,this was also planned
by Dr. M.S. Randhawa as his
interest in horticulture and
fondness for flowers was profuse.
Every year, either at the
end of February or beginning
of March, a big festival known
as Rose Festival, is celebrated
at this garden. Over 20,000
people visit this festival.
It’s one of the great celebrations
in the city. There are lots
of competitions, cultural
celebrations and many other
events. |