The annual flower show, a long-standing tradition, has become one of Mumbai’s most anticipated events. This year the theme will be national symbols of India. The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden in Byculla will be transformed with flowers and plants artistically arranged to represent 13 of India’s most cherished symbols including the Indian National Flag. As we dropped in for a visit, potted plants with multi-coloured flowers were lined aesthetically along the garden. People hurried busily past us carrying more flowers in preparation for the show.

BMC workers string together