Kathmandu, October 29: The 19th Flower Competition and Exhibition 2083 began today at the Jawalakhel grounds in Lalitpur, organized by the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN)
The five-day exhibition has been organized under the slogan, “Grow Chrysanthemums and Beautify the Surroundings of Our Homes.”
A total of 86 stalls have been set up at this year’s exhibition, including 78 commercial stalls, one plant clinic, four official stalls, two competition stalls, and one photo selfie stall.
According to the organizers, more than 450 varieties of flowers and plants are on display and available for sale, including various varieties of chrysanthemums grown in Nepal as well as new varieties introduced this year.
A competition has also been organized among the participating nurseries and farms. According to the organizers, chrysanthemums are being judged in five categories: miniature, spider, reflex, incurve, and cut flower.
Similarly, winners in the categories of Best Stall and Best Floral Arrangement, the latter introduced this year, will receive shields, cash prizes, and certificates.
The organizers expect more than 39,000 visitors to attend the exhibition during its five-day run and commercial transactions worth over Rs. 13 million to take place.
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