Rose Festival

Rose Festival or the Festival of gardens is the biggest Rose Show in India, celebrated in Chandigarh. This show is organized by the Tourism Department of Chandigarh Administration in the last week of February, at Dr. Zakir Rose Garden in Chandigarh, which is one of the largest Rose Gardens of Asia. Around 500 exotic varieties of roses are displayed in the three day long celebrations, which also include the cultural programs consisting of classical and folk dances, musical performances, flower shows and exhibitions by local artists.