PAU flower show opens with 1,400 entries
TNN | Feb 27, 2019, 07:10 ISTLudhiana: The 23rd Annual Flower Show of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) opened on Tuesday to a colourful start amid visitors from different walks of life thronging various stalls, appreciating the flowers on display, and showing a keen interest in tips demonstrated by experts for growing flowers.
With 1,400 entries in different sections, there were eight different classes of fresh and dry flower arrangements, seasonal flowers, foliage plants, cacti, succulents, ferns, and bonsai in the competition. The competition was open to hobbyists, individuals, amateurs, private, government and semi-government institutions and nurseries. Visitors feel the show should now be converted into a festival, where there could be many competitions, music, and other cultural activities.
Jaskirat Chauhan, a visitor, said: “It is high time for PAU to convert this flower show into a festival. They can brighten the show by putting up lighting and making it open to visitors after evening hours. Music will add so much to the show. PAU can make it a commercial activity by involving more people from the city. Just like Kisan Mela is for rural people, this show can cater to urban people.”
Dr Kiranjeet Kaur Dhatt, head, Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, said: “Such flower shows help create awareness among public regarding the importance of growing flowers and conservation of environment. We have received a lot of entries for plants as gifts, and people have come up with various options.”
Parminder Kaur, head of Eco Club of Baba Ishwer Singh Nankana Senior Secondary School, said: “We have been participating for the past 4-5 years. I feel they should introduce a category like ‘best out of waste’.” Satish Narula, one of the judges, said: “I am happy with the participation. Rather than competition, this is more like participation for horticulture.”
The show was a tribute to former vice-chancellor and flower enthusiast Dr MS Randhawa, and was organized jointly by the department of Floriculture and Landscaping and the Estate Organization, PAU. Dr Randhawa played an institutional role in landscaping of the PAU, and authored many books on ornamental trees, shrubs, and gardens. He applauded the enthusiastic participation of school children in flower arrangement.
The prize distribution function will be held on Wednesday at 2.30pm.
With 1,400 entries in different sections, there were eight different classes of fresh and dry flower arrangements, seasonal flowers, foliage plants, cacti, succulents, ferns, and bonsai in the competition. The competition was open to hobbyists, individuals, amateurs, private, government and semi-government institutions and nurseries. Visitors feel the show should now be converted into a festival, where there could be many competitions, music, and other cultural activities.
Jaskirat Chauhan, a visitor, said: “It is high time for PAU to convert this flower show into a festival. They can brighten the show by putting up lighting and making it open to visitors after evening hours. Music will add so much to the show. PAU can make it a commercial activity by involving more people from the city. Just like Kisan Mela is for rural people, this show can cater to urban people.”
Dr Kiranjeet Kaur Dhatt, head, Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, said: “Such flower shows help create awareness among public regarding the importance of growing flowers and conservation of environment. We have received a lot of entries for plants as gifts, and people have come up with various options.”
Parminder Kaur, head of Eco Club of Baba Ishwer Singh Nankana Senior Secondary School, said: “We have been participating for the past 4-5 years. I feel they should introduce a category like ‘best out of waste’.” Satish Narula, one of the judges, said: “I am happy with the participation. Rather than competition, this is more like participation for horticulture.”
The show was a tribute to former vice-chancellor and flower enthusiast Dr MS Randhawa, and was organized jointly by the department of Floriculture and Landscaping and the Estate Organization, PAU. Dr Randhawa played an institutional role in landscaping of the PAU, and authored many books on ornamental trees, shrubs, and gardens. He applauded the enthusiastic participation of school children in flower arrangement.
The prize distribution function will be held on Wednesday at 2.30pm.
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