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Burst! Christchurch's 21st Festival of Flowers
Friday 19 February – Sunday 14 March 2010

“Burst” The Festival of Flowers is an exciting, fun-filled celebration of gardens, plants and everything floral. Including; displays, music, food, storytelling, garden tours, photography, calligraphy, Ikebana, flax weaving, the New Zealand tree-climbing competition, and more!

There are loads of free activities, and opportunities to watch, learn and even get your hands dirty.

Most Festival activities are within easy walking distance of Christchurch’s central city, and ChristChurch Cathedral.

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Floral Carpet

Over 20+ metres long this world-class Floral Carpet is a festival must-see!

Photo Rodney Love Photography
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poetry competition

Heritage Christchurch Summer Poets Competition & Soiree

Photo 'Peachy Fairy'
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Burst! into sound

This enchanting evening of music and song, was a SOLD OUT event in 2009.

Photo Octagon Live 
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About Christchurch

Internationally famed for its expansive parks, public gardens and green spaces, Christchurch richly deserves its title: 'The Garden City'.

In 1996, the city was acknowledged as the outstanding garden city from 620 international entries and, in 1997, was Overall Winner of Major Cities in the Nations in Bloom International Competition becoming crowned - 'Garden City of the World'!

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