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NDMC's Winter Rose Show Celebrates Blooms
The NDMC's Winter Rose Show was a two-day event where people showed off many different kinds of roses.
There were more than 70 types of roses in different classes and sections.
People from different organizations, like NDMC and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, participated by showing their roses.
The event also had a painting competition for school kids, displays of things made from roses, and beautiful flower arrangements.
Visitors enjoyed seeing all the pretty roses and felt happy and relaxed.
The show was a great way for people who love roses to come together and celebrate these beautiful flowers.
NDMC and The Rose Society of India organized a two-day Winter Rose Show at India-Africa Friendship Rose Garden.
Over 70 varieties of roses were displayed in 22 classes and 175 sections by participants from across the country.
An award distribution ceremony was held on Sunday to recognize the best exhibits.
The event included a painting competition for NDMC school students and displays of rose products and arrangements.
Visitors enjoyed the visual delight and relaxation offered by the diverse range of rose varieties.
- Who
- Organized by NDMC and The Rose Society of India, with participants from various organizations and visitors.
- What
- A two-day event showcasing various rose varieties, awarding the best exhibits, and including additional activities like a painting competition and displays of rose products.
- Where
- India-Africa Friendship Rose Garden, Shanti Path.
- When
- The event took place over two days, culminating on Sunday with an award distribution ceremony.
- Why
- To celebrate the beauty, color, and fragrance of roses, providing a platform for rose lovers to interact and appreciate the diverse varieties of roses.
Key facts
- Organizers
- NDMC and The Rose Society of India
- Location
- India-Africa Friendship Rose Garden, Shanti Path
- Duration
- Two days
- Rose Varieties Displayed
- 70+ varieties
- Participants
- Organizations like NDMC, PGI Chandigarh, IARI
- Event Highlights
- Painting competition, rose products, bouquets, Ikebana arrangements
- Visitor Experience
- Visual delight, relaxation, joy
- Rose Symbolism
- Love, beauty, elegance
Quotes
Kuldeep Saddy
President of the Rose Society of India and former horticulturist in the Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
“There is no other flower like rose — the colour, fragrance is unmatched… it is still used as a gift, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru himself used to put one in his pocket.”
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“Growing roses in Delhi is difficult as the soil is alkaline and water is salty.”
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Dr. Ajay Pal Singh
Member of the Rose Society of India and retired director of the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
“I invented the Bhim rose variety in 1970, a cross breed of the Delhi Princess and Oklahoma. I chose the name as it blooms into a huge flower. I named around 89 varieties of roses in my tenure.”
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Vikas Gupta
Visitor at the Winter Rose Show
“This is our first time coming to this rose show. We go to the Delhi Tulip Festival every year.”
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Preeti Gupta
Visitor at the Winter Rose Show
“Such events allow us to experience nature during winters.”
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Visitor
Visitor showing the exhibits to his mother over a video call
“Mom, we’re at the rose garden. This place is just perfect for you.”
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Gardener
Gardener at the Winter Rose Show
“There has been less growth since the last three years. Some beds have only 3-4 flowers, otherwise the entire space is full. When the pollution goes down, they will be in full bloom.”
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