Putrajaya Flower and Garden Festival
FLORIA is located on a 15 hectares land along the Waterfront, Precinct
2, Putrajaya. It is located near the National Registration Department or
Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara building.
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The exhibition of more than 100 varieties of Bougainvillea flowers in
various forms like topiary, bonsai, cultivars in different colours,
dwarf and climbers to adorn the garden, meadow & general area.
More than 200 daily activities, entertainment, edutainment,
workshops, demonstrations and plantation will be held during the nine
days of FLORIA 2012. Some of the activities include the Marching Brass
Band, Cheer Leader, Basking & Music Parade and fireworks display. Australian Youth Band (AYB) marching brass band from Melbourne will be making special appearances on 1st July (Sunday) and 5th July (Thursday) 2012.
Three Bougainvillea competition will be held,
which the categories are pots Bougainvillea with the most cultivars in a
tree (minimum of 5 cultivars), the most attractive Bougainvillea and
the most colourful Bougainvillea.
Nature Photography and Watercolour Competitions will also be
organised in conjunction with the festival (2 categories, adult and
children).
There will be gardens, floral arrangement and other competitions for the participants of Putrajaya FLORIA 2012.
Flower Galore
A display or flowers specifically bougainvilleas will dominate the
showground in areas such as the Entrance Statement, Floral Alley, Floral
Avenue, Floral Arch, Floral Meadow, Kiddy Play Area and Therapy
Garden.
Showcase Gardens
Another main attraction of the show will be the Showcase Gardens
featuring landscape architects and designers from Malaysia and abroad.
The type of garden showcase comprises of entries from the organiser,
corporate players, NGO, universities and schools. There are also Theme
Gardens like "My Backyard Garden", "Grower Display Gardens" and
"Courtyard Gardens".
Floral Pavilion
One of the main attraction of FLORIA 2012 will be the indoor Floral Pavilion with the concept of
"5-Year Celebration of FLORIA"
with various designs and arrangements using bougainvillea and the
previous FLORIA theme flower (Hibiscus, Orchids, Heliconia, Rose).
Garden Bazaar
Get the best deal for gardening products, garden furniture, tools and plants at the garden retail area.
Exhibitions by Associations and Garden Talks
The involvement of associations or growers will include the
Orchid Association, Bonsai, Bougainvillea Growers Association as well as
Annuals, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Cactus, herbs / vegetables, Topiary,
bromeliad and aquatic plants.
Laman Seni – "Art Square"
Once again Laman Seni will be another attraction for those who love art,
craft and paintings. The exhibition and retail lots will sell art and
craft inspired by plants, landscape and nature. Daily art and craft
activities will be held at the designated booths.
International Entries
The international entries will be among the highlights with the showcase
of exceptional designs from renowned landscape and floral designers
from around the world.
Nature Photography & Watercolour Competitions
For both adults and children, the competition focuses on the most
creative submissions of gardens and flowers that are showcased at
FLORIA. The submission will be presented in the form of photos or
paintings with the theme :
Bougainvillea - Enduring Beauty.
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Venue :
Waterfront, Precinct
2, Putrajaya
Theme :
Bougainvillea - Enduring Beauty
Date :
30th June 2012 - 8th July 2012
Opening Hours :
9am - 10pm weekdays
9am - 12pm weekend
More Info :
http://www.ppj.gov.my/putrajayafloria/floria.html
http://www.ppj.gov.my/putrajayafloria/download/Floria2012-Jadual_Aktiviti_Program.pdf
