Wondering what is this festival all about? It is a unique festival that bring together all the international landscape and garden designers, florists and horticulturists (people who conduct researches in cultivating crops) in a single location. This is held once every two years and is definitely different from what other countries have as they normally display only the main domestic and regional exhibits. Also in Singapore, top winners showcase their efforts for people with the same interest from all over the world to share their knowledge and admire one another’s work.
Having its first and very successful run in 2006 at Singapore Suntec City, it surprisingly attracted more than 200,000 visitors over just a 10-day period. The second show was re-opened in 2008 showcasing 18 gardens, 14 floral displays by 35 local and foreign award-winning landscape and garden designers, florists and horticulturists from 17 countries. Also, there was a showcase of 40 orchids display.Normally, the festival is held at the Singapore Suntec City. However, in 2010, the organisers will be hosting the magnificent festival at the newly built Gardens by the Bay. It is formed by three major parks around Marina Bay in downtown Singapore. Gardens by the Bay also served as Singapore's second Botanical Garden. Hence, in 2010, the event is coming back with more exciting programs lined up for its participants!
However, to participate in this interesting event, you have to pay a little amount, but it’s definitely worth it! The prices vary from year to year, but you can always check with the organisers conveniently from their website HERE.
This festival is the key to promote Singapore as a clean and green city and to transform our small country into a garden city. Not only that, it will also assist to boost the landscaping and horticulture industry. So come on down to visit our next Singapore Garden Festival!
A Slideshow of more pictures from the Singapore Garden Festival!
References: SGF Razlan Purple_man
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