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In pictures: How Chandigarh celebrated the three-day Rose Festival 2022
The 50th Chandigarh Rose Festival at the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden was held over the weekend. Musical evenings full of entertainment were arranged for visitors on the golden jubilee of the festival this year
February 27, 2022 18:00 IST
1 / 14Prior to the beginning of the festival this year, artists were clicked preparing beautiful decorations to be put up. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
2 / 14The decorative banner was set up for the Rose Festival 2022 in Chandigarh. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
3 / 14The festival showcased various regional art forms. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
4 / 14Blooming rose bushes were watered for the festival this year. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
5 / 14Banwarilal Purohit, the governor of Punjab and administrator of the UT of Chandigarh was seen on the first day of the festival, inaugurating it at Zakir Rose Garden in Sector 16 of Chandigarh. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
6 / 14The three-day Rose Festival in Chandigarh kicked off on Friday amid much pomp and show. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
7 / 14Visitors were seen enjoying the first day of Chandigarh Rose Festival 2022 at Zakir Rose Garden. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
8 / 14Prominent artistes from different parts of the country performed at Chandigarh's Rose Festival this year. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
9 / 14Artistes seen wearing flower-decked hats at the Chandigarh Rose Festival 2022. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
10 / 14The events from the first day included beating of the drums, flower hat show, performance by artistes from Govardhan and Mathura and the Kalbelia dance performance by artistes from Rajasthan. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
11 / 14A three-day event from February 25 to 27, the festival included entertainment events and musical nights for visitors. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
12 / 14The Rose Garden and Leisure Valley were beautifully adorned by the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
13 / 14Owing to Covid protocols, flower competitions and the famous helicopter ride were not included in the festival this year. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
14 / 14Cultural events were organised for all age groups at the Chandigarh Rose Festival 2022. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
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