Singular modern architecture, old charm marks Chandigarh tableau at Republic Day parade

The tableau of Chandigarh that rolled down Kartavya Path on Sunday showcased the city as a blend of old heritage and modern architecture.

The tableau paid tributes to the City Beautiful, which was envisioned as a modern and progressive city offering a dignified life to all.

A sculpture of a man doing videography from the Japanese Garden mounted on the tableau showed how Chandigarh is becoming a preferred destination for film shootings due to its lush greenery, architecture and youth-centric lifestyle.

Nek Chand’s artistic creation - the Rock Garden—added to the beauty of the tableau.

Its side panel showcased the Vidhan Sabha’s outer wall in a mosaic of murals. The rear half of the side panel showed floating solar panels of Dhanas Lake—considered the largest floating solar lake of India.

Mounted on the trolley of the tableau, a lush green base showed how the city lends itself as a perfect gathering spot for the senior citizens, yoga enthusiasts, and tourists.

The Gandhi Bhavan, designed by Pierre Jeanneret, featured as a true epitome of architectural excellence.

The tableau also featured Rooster Bird Fountain, a tourist attraction at city Plaza, as well as cycle tracks and the public bicycle sharing system.