Bangalore: Chief Minister Inaugurates Lalbagh Flower Show

Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore

Bangalore, Aug 7: Chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, inaugurated  `Indian Independence Day Horticultural Show 2009' at the Glass House, Lalbagh in Bangalore on Friday, Aug 7. 

Dinosaurs made of 50,000 flowers and mermaids of roses are some of the special attractions during the show. 

Nearly 720 species are displayed, of which 120 among them, including tulips, wax-flower, nebrane and rice-flower are introduced for the first time. Apart from indigenous varieties, 80 foreign species are also included this year.

Teddy bears, rabbits, fish, elephants and deer made of flowers will woo children. Ikebana, Indian floral art, vegetable carving, Dutch flower arrangements, dry flowers, Thai art, Jannur and Bonsai shows will open on August 8 and 9.

Nearly 1,200 participants will compete under different categories.

The show's popularity has risen to an unprecedented level with six lac visitors forecasted this year. Last year's attendance was 3.5 lac people.

Organizers are taking no chance with security. Metal-detectors are installed at every entrance; CCTVs will keep tabs on visitors. No plastic item is allowed inside Lalbagh during the flower show.