ISLAMABAD: First Lady Begum Samina Alvi said that promotion of floral art and plantation activities were vital to create an environmental balance and address issues related to mental health.

Addressing national show held by Floral Art Society’s Islamabad Chapter she said floral art was not merely hobby or pastime rather form of therapy beneficial for mental health and reducing stress and anxiety.

She highlighted that rapid urbanisation and massive construction activities were turning cities into concrete jungle usurping spaces for greenery and flowers.

“Promotion of floral art and plantation activities is essential to address situation. We will have to make collective efforts to beautify our cities and public places. “

This requires engagement of youth as well as women to make them part of such healthy activities and beautify their surroundings, she remarked.

She appreciated President of Orchid Chapter and Floral Society of Pakistan for playing their role to promote and transfer good practices of healthy activities to future generations.

She congratulated winners of competition and lauded Society’s members for promoting floral art through their dedication and hard work. She congratulated Orchid Chapter Islamabad on its Silver Jubilee and urged body to continue working to promote art of floral arrangement and horticulture in Pakistan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 14 2023

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