Roundup: Flower festival brings color back to Sudan's capital after years of war

Roundup: Flower festival brings color back to Sudan's capital after years of war


The weeklong event is the largest horticulture and landscaping exhibition held in the capital since fighting erupted in April 2023. "The return of exhibitions like this helps revive production chains disrupted for years," said Mohamed Al-Saudi, director of Marina Gardens and head of the organizing committee. "Amid the noise, the flowers and the smiles, Khartoum felt -- even for a moment -- like a city celebrating life," said visitor Ali Omer.

Author: Zakaria Abdelnaeem


Published at: 2026-02-07 19:45:00

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