KABUL, May 21 (Xinhua) -- A three-day flower and plant exhibition was held on Wednesday in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
Organized by the Kabul Municipality in cooperation with several private flower shops, the exhibition showcases various types of flowers in Zarnagar Park, located in the center of Kabul city. A collection of colorful flowers, trees and plants are on display for the public.
"In this exhibition, we have displayed more than 76 different types of flowers, numbering in the thousands of bouquets. We want to promote the culture of having flowers at home among citizens," Nematullah Barakzai, a representative of Kabul Municipality, told Xinhua.
Noting the exhibition drew the attention of hundreds of Kabul residents on its first day, Barakzai said they hope to host more exhibitions in other parts of Kabul. ■
