The ‘History of Bengaluru city’ has been chosen as the theme for this year’s Republic Day Flower Show at Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
Several iconic places will be recreated with floral methods.
According to the horticulture department, one can see replicas of Mud fort, Kempegowda Towers, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, High Court Building, Vrishabhavathi, Begur Inscription, Vidhana Soudha, Bull Temple and Bengaluru palace.
This is said to be a historic event of the city as the beauty of nature here lures people from different states to make a visit and adore the hue of petals.
There will be a mega floral flow resembling waterfalls of sorts by using 2.5 lakhs chrysanthemum.
Flowers from across India will be at display in the Glass House of Lalbagh. The famous Cymbidium orchids from Darjeeling will be presented too.
It is said that these orchids are found in regions at 6,000 feet above the sea level and Lalbagh will feature about 15 such varieties.
The Minister Munirathna has said that they expect close to 12 lakh visitors during the 10 day floral show.