From attractive lighting displays to elaborate floral arrangements and lucky draws promising exciting prizes, Chandigarh’s markets are aglow with festive fervour as Diwali draws close. City’s popular shopping hubs such as Sector 17, 22, 35, 15, and 19 have undergone vibrant makeovers. The Sector 17 plaza steals the spotlight with a stunning umbrella decoration reminiscent of Portugal’s famous ‘Umbrella Street’.
Over 5,000 colorful hanging umbrellas and 10,000 lights have been set up with artificial plants and mirrors near the fountains. Also read | Punjab CM meets Nadda, flags DAP shortage Neeraj Bajaj, president, business promotion council of Sector 17, said, “Last year, we decorated the plaza with lights. Though people loved to visit the decked-up market, it was more of an evening visual treat for the hoppers.
But this time, we wish to attract shoppers during the day too so dandiya, bhangra, dholis and other activities have been planned for the day. From October 30 to November 1, we will also display a vintage car in the plaza, for the shoppers to click pictures and enjoy the festival.” Vinay Sachdeva, joint secretary of Market Welfare Association of Sector 35-C, said, “Though the inner market of Sector 35-C is also beautifully decorated with dupattas, floral hangings, carpets and lightings, the major attraction will be the ‘Mega Shopping Bonanza’.
On purchase of items worth more than ₹ 4,000, customers will get coupons, which can ultimately win them 4.