This Festival of Plants and Flowers in Siolim is a feast for plant-lovers

Katia Goes

BEAUTY & LIFE

Plants are a literal breath of life, and every plant we grow makes the world a better place to live and thrive.

Goa| Plants and Flowers| Festival| Exhibition | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

FLORAL FIESTA

The 32nd edition of the annual Festival of Plants & Flowers is currently underway at the SFX School complex in Siolim, North Goa.

Goa| Plants and Flowers| Festival| Exhibition | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

JUST WALK IN

Running until Monday, August 26, 2024, the exhibit is open to the public, with no entry fee required.

Goa| Plants and Flowers| Festival| Exhibition | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

POCKET FRIENDLY

The festival is showcasing a wide variety of plants, manure, and other garden essentials from reputed nurseries, with plant saplings starting at just Rs 10.

Goa| Plants and Flowers| Festival| Exhibition | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

CREATIVE CRAFT

In addition to plants, tiny trinkets and organic food items are also on sale at the festival. Students have brought an impressive collection of plants for competitions, along with creative craftwork.

Goa| Plants and Flowers| Festival| Exhibition | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

THIS YEAR'S THEME

This year’s theme, 'Plant a Tree, Keep Goa Green,' aims to inspire students from various schools (which have been invited to participate in the festival) through projects and competitions to plant trees in their localities.

Goa| Plants and Flowers| Festival| Exhibition | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

GREEN GOA

The projects are designed to encourage not just students, but also their teachers and parents, to take part in making Goa a greener place.

Goa| Plants and Flowers| Festival| Exhibition | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

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