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Malaysia Flora Fest 2007
Colours of Harmony [ 20 Jan - 4 Feb 2007 ] Malaysia is celebrating 50 glorious years of independence with the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 campaign. With over 240 exciting events and programmes lined up, it will be a year-long celebration for both Malaysians and visitors alike. In conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007, the Malaysia Floral Fest is back with the biggest and most colourful display of flora in Malaysia. The theme for this year's Flora Fest is Colours Of Harmony, as Malaysia's colourful blooms represent the beautiful racial harmony found in Malaysia. For a whole week in January, several Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur venues will be transformed with bright, colourful and fragrant blooms. Inspired by past successes at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade in USA, Malaysia's very own floral parade will grace the launch of Malaysia Flora Fest 2007. Originally introduced in 1991, Malaysia's Floral Parade is the only such parade ever organized in Southeast Asia. And this year the parade will be more dazzling than ever. Participants from various organizations and state governments will try to outshine one another with their own floral creations. So, don't be a wallflower, come express your love for Mother Nature with your best floral display. Whether you are a participant or a spectator, you will not want to miss the fun as we celebrate the beauty and splendour of Malaysian blossoms. |
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For further information, contact :
FLORA FEST 2007 SECRETARIAT
MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD
18th Floor, Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre,
45 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Tel: 603 2615 8188 Fax: 603 2693 5884 / 0207
Tourism Infoline (Within Malaysia): 1 300 88 5050
Email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my |
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KLIA Transit is offering discounted fare for visitors to the Floral
Parade on 27 January 2007 in Putrajaya. The special fare is for a return
trip from the KL Sentral and Bandar Tasik Selatan stations to Putrajaya.
The return trip ticket will be priced at RM12 for adults and RM6 for
children. The offer is valid on 27 January 2007 for a same-day travel
only.
• Website: http://www.kliaekspres.com/ |
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| Flora Fest Schedule |
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| FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHT |  | Floral Parade, Putrajaya [ 27 Jan ]
The Floral Parade held in Putrajaya on 27 January 2007, is the highlight of the Malaysia Flora Fest 2007. This spectacular event showcases floats decorated with bright, colourful and fragrant flowers. The Floral Parade juries will select six floats and award them with individual recognitions based on the best original design, concept, construction, animation, flower display and of course, the float display that is best in line with this year’s theme, ‘Colours of Harmony.’ Apart from the grand display of flora, marching bands from schools, government agencies and other organizations will also be on parade to add grandeur to the event. The decorated floats will then be on display for three days (27 - 29 January 2007) at an air-conditioned tent in Persiaran Perdana (Boulevard) Putrajaya.
• Parade Route Map
• Floral Parade Details | | |
| | Florathon [ 20 Jan ]
The pre-launch event of the Malaysia Flora Fest, Florathon is held on 20 January 2007. This is a brisk 2km walk from Dataran Merdeka to KL Lake Gardens. Merit is given to flower-power and not speed, so come dressed in your best floral tags and walk away with fabulous prizes.
| | | Flora Hunt 2007 [ 21 Jan ]
An action-packed event, Flora Hunt 2007 organized by Tourism Malaysia Recreational Club is on Sunday, 21 January 2007. The flag-off will be at 8 am at Persiaran Perdana, Putrajaya. The hunt will take participants around Putrajaya, Klang Valley and Selangor. During the hunt, each team is required to answer a series of questions to find the “treasure”. Flora Hunt offers cash prizes of RM3,000, RM2,000 and RM1,000 for the top three winners. Fourth to the tenth winners will get RM500, while 11th to 30th winners will receive hampers. There will also be lucky draws for flight tickets, hotel accommodations, hi-tea vouchers and electrical items.
| | | Photography Competition & Exhibition [ 21 Jan - 4 Feb ]
The Photography Competition , which ended in December 2006 was a huge success with 1, 400 entries and 23 winners. More than RM35, 000 worth of prizes were given away, sponsored by FujiFilm, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts and Tourism Malaysia. All pictures are related in some way to this year's theme, which is ‘Colours of Harmony’. More than 350 photos and 50 paintings will be on display from 21 January to 4 February, at the Exhibition Hall Perbadanan Putrajaya. So hurry! Come view the images of beautiful Malaysia.
| | | Floral Bazaar [ 27 Jan - 1 Feb ]
Open to the public from 27 January to 1 February 2007 from 10am to 10pm, this bazaar held at Persiaran Perdana (Boulevard) Putrajaya, offers a wide variety of Malaysian Flowers and plants. Choose from a large selection of fresh and artificial flowers. This bazaar is a one-stop venue where flower lovers, floriculturists and hobbyists can see, purchase and learn more about local blooms and rare flowers.
| | | Shopping Complex & Hotel Lobby Floral Decoration Competition [ 27 Jan - 4 Feb ]
From 27 January to 4 February 2007, participating shopping complexes and hotels will complete to outdo each other with floral display to be recognised as the best decorated complex foyer or hotel lobby. For one week, these lobby and concourse areas will be transformed into a paradise of flowers.
| | | Workshop on Potpourri Making, Flower Arrangement, Planting & Care of Plants [ 1 - 2 Feb ]
This 2-day workshop from 1 to 2 February 2007 in Putrajaya is where you can learn how to make potpourri, as well as the art of flower arrangement. You can also pick up tips and techniques on planting and caring for your plants.
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