| Next
to city centre, in sector 16 is situated Zakir Hussein 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 is one of the great celebrations in the city. A
lot of games, cultural celebrations, competitions and many other events
are also held during the festival. |
