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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

Event closed on Sunday 28 February.

Photo Simon Clark Photography
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Heritage christchurch summer poets

Read the 18 finalist poems and see who won!

Photo Credit Courtesy Interflora Pacific 
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Burst! of talent from giesen wines

Featuring young Christchurch musicians of rare distinction on Sunday 14 March.

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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