Chandigarh: Chrysanthemum show cancelled due to Covid-19

CHANDIGARH: The annual Chrysanthemum show of the municipal corporation (MC) Chandigarh, which is usually held in December, will not be organised this year. Though the formal decision in this regard will be taken in the coming days, sources in the civic body have confirmed that since Covid-19 cases are increasing day by day, the show will be cancelled.
Since the Chrysanthemum show is the most popular flower show after the Rose Festival in the city, the civic body authority spends significant amount every year to make it a successful event. Besides common public, government and semi-government agencies also participate in the show and display their decorated flowers to win the prizes.
“We haven’t faced this type of situation before, but precaution and safety is our prime concern,” said sources.
It takes approximately Rs 18 lakh to Rs 20 lakh to organise the event. The preparation of Chrysanthemum show starts almost two months before. Another reason for its cancellation is the financial crunch being faced by the civic body, said sources.
During the three-day show, hundreds of different flowers from the Chrysanthemum genus are showcased. Last year, the officials had added some new features like music show. Many people from Panchkula and Mohali also participate in the show.