The city of Chandigarh, India was buzzing with excitement on International Yoga Day, as many people gathered to celebrate the occasion. Among them was the British Deputy High Commissioner, Caroline Rowett, who praised the city’s unique qualities in a message to the public. She encouraged people to connect with themselves and experience the true essence of International Yoga Day by drawing inspiration from Chandigarh.
Rowett took to her Twitter account to share a snap of people practicing yoga exercises at the Sector 17 Plaza. The main event was held at the world-famous Rock Garden, where hundreds of people came together to do yoga amidst the presence of several dignitaries.
Rowett also did her part in promoting the famed Rock Garden, which represents a different aspect of human creativity. She tagged a picture of an artist creating a sculpture while showcasing thousands of animal and humanoid figures made out of multicolored useless stones, industrial and urban waste, and other throwaways at Nek Chand’s unique creation — The Rock Garden.
Chandigarh is a well-planned modern and green city, designed by the Swiss-French architect and town planner Le Corbusier. It is famous for its gardens and open spaces. Located some 240 km north of New Delhi, it is the first planned city to be conceived after India’s independence in 1947.
The city’s Punjab Governor and Union Territory Administrator, Banwarilal Purohit, and Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, were also present at the International Yoga Day event. Together, they celebrated the city’s unique qualities and the importance of yoga in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Rowett’s message was a testament to the city’s beauty and the significance of yoga in everyday life. She praised Chandigarh’s blissful living experience and encouraged people to draw inspiration from the city’s essence.
