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International Flower Festival:
 Place
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Sikkim
Month
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May
Significance
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Flower festival
An uncommon show of exotic varieties of flowers, orchids and other plants native to Sikkim, a north east state. Held every summer during the peak flowering season, this is a spectacular event attracting people from all over India.
The tiny state of Sikkim, famous for its flora which is in full bloom during March-May has around 600 species of orchids, 240 species of trees and ferns, 150 varieties of gladioli, 46 types of rhododendrons along with a variety of magnolias and many other foliage plants.
The main displays in the flower show are orchids, gladioli, roses, cacti, alpine plants, creepers, climbers, ferns, herbs etc. Seminars and lectures are held by experts in the various fields.
A food festival with Sikkimese delicacies is organized during the show. River rafting and Yak Safari are added attractions.
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