In a bid to thank Padam Shri Nek Chand - the man who built sculpture kingdom—Rock Garden in Chandigarh, the UT Administration on Monday honoured him on the occasion of his 90th birth anniversary.
Nek Chand’s 90th birth anniversary and 40 years of opening of Rock Garden, which is popular around the globe, was celebrated at the phase III of this fantasy land.
The students from various schools and senior UT officials gathered at the Rock Garden to celebrate the occasion with Padam Shri Nek Chand.
A spokesperson of UT administration said that on the occasion, a cake cutting ceremony was organised where a 90 kilo cake was cut by Nek Chand alongwith his family. The UT senior officials also honoured him on his birthday.
The cultural programmes like folk dances and singing were held at the Rock Garden during the celebrations. Apart from this, painting, poetry and essay writing competition were also conducted in the morning at Rock Garden for the children from age group seven to 18 years of age. The results of the competition were also announced on Monday, added the spokesperson.
On the occasion, Nek Chand thanked the visitors for being the part of his birthday celebrations. KK Sharma, adviser to UT administrator said, “It was an occasion of pleasure to celebrate the birthday of legend Nek Chand who has brought Chandigarh on the international map of tourism and art.”
Rock Garden – an epitome of imagination and originality – is well known around the globe. located in Sector 1, this prime tourist spot of Chandigarh spreads over an area of over 40 acres and is made out of recycled materials by Nek Chand.
The children of various schools had been visiting Nek Chand since last week with the thank you as well as birthday greeting cards.