The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is organising the second edition of its Tulip Festival (#NDMCTulipFestival) this year after the success and appreciation from the large public of different walks of life last year.

The NDMC is going to welcome the spring season with its blooming tulips in the heart of capital – New Delhi from February 10-21 in the lawns of Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

The Tulip festival will include a series of events like Tulip Walk to witness an exhibition on Tulips for the general public and flower lovers, photo competition for the actively engaged with the beauty of flowers and a music event for the music lovers in the background of flowers.

The tulip walk will be held on the lawns of the Shantipath on February 10. An exhibition based on the monuments around the history of Shantipath, the history of tulips and the variety of tulips that are growing on Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

The NDMC is also organising a photography competition on the Tulip beautification till February 21. The NDMC has invited photography enthusiasts to click pictures of planted tulips and participate in the photography contest.

The Rules and Regulation for the photography competition is available at NDMC website (https://www.ndmc.gov.in/pdf/tulip_festival_2024.pdf).

The photography competition has invited photographs from the public at the #NDMC Tulip Festival. The NDMC will judge the three best pictures everyday and upload the three best photos of the day on its social media platforms. At the conclusion of the photography competition, the best judged photograph will be awarded.

The NDMC will organise Tulip Indo-Dutch Music event on February 16 to enhance the attraction around the Tulip Festival at Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi in which Indo-Dutch artists will perform. The concept of the music event is based on the Song of Water, Sea in the Music and Hear the Art.

The NDMC is blooming with different varieties and colour of the two lakh Tulips sourced from Holland. The cultivation of Tulip Bulbs started in the mid December, 2023 at Major Parks & Gardens, NDMC Headquarters, Windsor Place roundabout, the vicinity of the Vice President’s Bungalow, 11 Murti, and significant stretches of Shanti Path underscoring NDMC’s commitment to enhancing New Delhi’s beauty, positivity, and overall experience.

The tulips are showcasing its beauty in eight distinct colors – white, yellow, red, pink, orange, purple, black and yellow-red transforming these spaces into captivating visual spectacles in the NDMC area.

The acquisition of 3 lakh tulip bulbs from Holland, with 1 lakh designated for the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the remaining 2 lakhs allocated to adorn public spaces across New Delhi. With meticulous planning, NDMC staff are ensuring symmetrical beauty and harmonious color combinations.

Despite the challenges associated with tulip cultivation, the NDMC’s strategic approach, incorporating pre-treated and pre-programmed tulip bulbs that can thrive in unpredictable weather conditions.

Additionally, the NDMC focused on cost-effective measures, including the preservation of approximately 50 per cent tulip bulbs from the previous year’s 120,000 tulips resulting in a nearly 50 per cent reduction in production costs in the future.