LAL BAGH FLOWER SHOW

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Lal Bagh flower show witnessed twice every year in Lal Bagh in Bangalore is one of the most beautiful and creative ones found around the country, or should I say around the world. Take a look at some facts about this year's flower show and also the history behind this flower show which is quite interesting.

1. 2015 Independence day is witnessing 202nd flower show. More than a century ago, this kind of flower show was started in 1912 when GH Krumbigal took over as superintendent of Lalbagh, 

2. During that time it was called the Summer Show and Winter Show. Today, it's called the Lalbagh Flower Show. 

3. Prior to this Flower shows have been held at Lalbagh since 1867. During the initial years apart from the flowers, cows, donkeys, fruits and vegetables, horses were also a part of the show. In 1888, John Cameron, the then superintendent of government gardens, proposed for the construction of a glasshouse for the purpose of holding horticultural shows. Designed originally on the lines of the Crystal Palace in England, it was completed in 1890 at a cost of Rs 75,000. The Crystal Palace was destroyed in a fire accident, but Lalbagh's marvellous glasshouse still stands.

4. Now Every year, it takes five months of meticulous planning and 200 men and women to execute the 10-day event.

5. This year's main attraction will be the replica of the Bangalore Place created using 200,000 Dutch roses, apart from the 5 Maharajas of Mysuru made using flowers.
6. The Glass House will host nearly 800 aesthetic exhibits and nearly 250 farmers across the State would display rare and unique farm produce to demonstrate the emerging horticulture technologies. 

INCREDIBLE BHARATHA