Heavy rush, live band mark end of Rose Festival

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, March 1

Cultural events, performances and competitions marked the conclusion of the 48th Rose Festival in Sector 16, Chanigarh, today.

Chief guests Mayor Raj Bala Malik and Municipal Corporation Commissioner KK Yadav distributed prizes to the winners.

Malik lauded all the officials who made the festival a big success. Ravi Kant Sharma, Senior Deputy Mayor, councillors and senior officials were present during the prize distribution function.

On the third day, a Live Band Show was organised and famous magician Pardeep Kumar presented a magic show.

Gatka was played by Darshan Singh and his team from Mani Majra.

The day started with classical musical performance by Swar Ragini Maestro Pt Subhash Ghosh, who dedicated his performance as a tribute to Indian soldiers and enthralled audience with a special presentation “Basant”.

On the spot painting competitions were also held during the day. Aryan Raj, in disability category stood first consecutively in the Rose Festival for the past four years.

Results

• Group ‘A’ (5-8 years): Anshika, Kashvi Garg and Pranav Pal bagged the first, second and third prize, respectively, while Pranika Goyal got a consolation prize
• Group ‘B’ (8-11 years): Ojasvi Aggarwal, Bhavini, and Ayushi Gupta secured the first, second and third prize, respectively. Bhavya got a consolation prize.
• Group ‘C’ (12-14 years): Rituraj, Intaj Ali and Sanaya Kansal stood first, second and third prize, respectively. Kareena got a consolation prize
• Group ‘D’ (15-17 years): Krishan Kumar, Mumtaj Ali and Swati ranked first, second and third prize, respectively, while a consolation prize was given to Pranjal Goel
• Group ‘E’ S/A (P): Harsh, Sumit and Rishabh Rana got the first, second and third prize, respectively. Sandali got a consolation prize
• Group ‘F’ S/A (I): Aryan Raj, Sanskriti Aggarwal and Aryan secured the first, second and third prize, respectively, while Sonia got a consolation prize
• In antakshari, Himanshi Saini and Sonam of Governemnt College for Education, Sector 20, Chandigarh, stood first, Subham Rathore and Ronika, of PGIMER, secured second position while Pallavi Thakur and Aarti of Government Home Science College, Sector 10, got the third prize.