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Sunday 19 February 2012

Festival of flowers

Every week there is something in the park. This week the festival of Flowers started, with floral art everywhere. There was also a car show, theater, and a band. They keep us entertained.


One of the many topiary animals in Hagley park
A  carpet to heaven


 An old timer show in the park I laughed seeing the squashed bear.


Our cathedral is gone but an 11 year old boy made this one


Display by local floral artists
Flowers in a small version of the chalice which used to stand on Cathedral Square (and maybe still does)


The theme this year was the eartquake


Port-a-loos have been in many streets in Christchurch in the last year. Today they were set in Canterbury colours and flowers.


This one has a whole garden


Smart red art
Butterflies in canterbury museum. Lots still in their cocoon. On Wednesday the 22nd of February 185 Monarch butterflies will be released as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives on 22 February 2011.


Floral snakes
Closing of with a topiary elephant.

10 comments:

  1. Great pictures :) Thank you for putting them up in case I dont make it along...

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  2. What a touching theme for the flower show. A year ago again, there must be still lots of sorrow.

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  3. Clever 11-year old boy. Love the teddy and the penguin and the portaloos. Every portaloo should come with its own flower display ;-)

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  4. A super post and beautiful exhibits. I love the elephant and the porto- o- loos. I can't believe it is a year already.

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  5. The cathedral created by the 11-year-old boy was very nicely done! And the elephant topiary is brilliant! I am beyond impressed with this wonderful display of nature, art and humor amid remembrances of the horrors of the earthquake. It is a testament to the strengths people have to overcome. Glad to see you enjoying the local parks and museums, Marja. Hope you have a great week! And hope that elephant brings you all good luck. :)

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  6. Superb photos and a moving story. Thanks.

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  7. What amazing creativity is coming out of Christchurch. The flowers are beautiful.

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  8. Beauty. Hope. Humor. Necessary ingredients for overcoming adversity.

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  9. Hi Marja .. I'm glad I came back to these - aren't they just great - the various floral arrangements, the boy's Cathedral - how superb .. and I saw the Monarch butterflies being released yesterday ...

    The elephant never forgets ... with thoughts to all - Hilary

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  10. Wow...great idea -this flower festival!

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Thank you!!