3 million flower arrangements to grab eyes at 10-day Semmozhi Poonga flower expo in Chennai, check details here
This year's exhibition has been meticulously curated by the Horticulture and Plantation Crops Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu, showcasing an astounding array of 50 types of flowers arranged in 3 million flower pots.
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CHENNAI: In a vibrant celebration of nature's splendour, Chennai is all set to host its fourth flower exhibition from January 2 to 11, 2025, at the picturesque Semmozhi Poonga.
Chief Minister M K Stalin will inaugurate the 10-day extravaganza on January 2 at 10 am and promises to be a kaleidoscopic display of floral artistry.
This year's exhibition has been meticulously curated by the Horticulture and Plantation Crops Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu, showcasing an astounding array of 50 types of flowers arranged in 3 million flower pots. Visitors to the park can enjoy the display from 10 am to 7 pm every day until January 11.
The floral displays will be crafted into 20 intricate shapes, including an elephant, peacock, train, turtle, boat, butterfly, heart, swan, and dancing monkey.
State Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister M R K Panneerselvam, who inspected the exhibition venue at Semmozhi Poonga on Tuesday, announced that the flowers for the exhibition have been sourced from various renowned locations, including Ooty, Yercaud, Kodaikanal, and Krishnagiri.
While the entrance fee details are yet to be announced, the Minister assured that arrangements will be made to accommodate visitors who wish to sit and revel in the exhibition's beauty.
"The Chennai Flower Exhibition, which debuted in 2022 at Kalaivanar Arangam, has consistently drawn large crowds. The inaugural event attracted 44,888 visitors, while the second exhibition, held at Semmozhi Poonga in June 2023, drew 23,302 visitors. The third exhibition, held in February 2024 to commemorate the centenary of Kalaignar M Karunanidhi, witnessed an impressive footfall of 1,09,027 visitors," Panneerselvam told reporters.
"In a related development, the newly opened Kalaignar Centenary Park, located adjacent to Semmozhi Poonga, has already become a crowd-puller, attracting approximately 1,86,580 visitors in just 81 days," he said, adding that to facilitate seamless connectivity between the two locations, Chief Minister Stalin has ordered the construction of a bridge, further enhancing the overall visitor experience.
Adults have to pay Rs 150 to visit the expo. For children, the fee is fixed at Rs 75. Those who wish to carry video and photo cameras must pay Rs 500.
