India, Feb. 20 -- The 38th Noida annual flower show 2026 commenced on Thursday near Shivalik Park in Sector 33A, with authorities claiming nearly 100,000 people thronged the event on first day of the four-day event.

Spread over more than 15 acres, this year the exhibition is showcasing over 120 varieties of plants, including several brought from outside Noida, said officials, adding that around 80 artists from Bengaluru, Karnataka, have been engaged for the event.

Organised by the horticulture department of the Noida authority along with the Floriculture Society Noida, the annual event, is also known as 'Vasant Utsav', said officials, adding the event has been organised with an investment of Rs.2 crore.

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