Burst! of Nature
Grasshopper by Fox View For Foxes (Cherie Palmer) won 1st Place.
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Burst! of Nature
2nd Place: Convergence by Nether Spirit (Jaco van der Merwe).
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Vertical Meadow
Festival of Flowers, Craig Pocock and Canterbury Museum proudly presented a vertical living piece of art.
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Floral Carpet & Decorations
'Celebration of Life - Let There Be Light' by Dawn Laughlin.
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Ikebana Exhibition
This exhibition of traditional Japanese floral arrangements was created and displayed by Christchurch Chapter 202 Inc of Ikebana International.
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Topiary Menagerie
A group of 10 topiary animal forms graced Victoria Square.
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Eyes Spy
Everyone had fun hunting the beautiful sculptured native insects and birds...
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Grimace the Gorilla
Grimace the Gorilla greeted everyone in Victoria Square.
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Aquatic Topic
Aquariums were placed in windows in Cathedral Square.
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Sogetsu Ikebana Bamboo Installation
A large-scale Sogetsu Ikebana Bamboo Installation by master teacher, Takako Martin, was assembled over the first few days of the Festival.
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Japanese Calligraphy
Came direct from Hiroshima for the Festival.
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Burst! of Water - Burst! into Te Wai Pounamu
2011 Festival of Flowers theme: Burst! of Water - Burst! into Te Wai Pounamu
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Burst! of Talent from Giesen Wines
This special Festival Soirée celebrated Christchurch's young musicians of rare distinction in association with Giesen Wines Ltd.
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John Rhind Chords in the Cathedral
While viewing the Floral Carpet, visitors enjoyed a variety of musical offerings.
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Harvey Cameron Plant-Life on Stilts
These exciting plant-like characters roved the inner city spreading the Festival word and interacting with the public in their own unique language.
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Heritage Christchurch Summer Poets
Read the 18 finalist poems and see who won.
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Oderings Archways
Visitors to the Cathedral walked through the lushly planted Oderings Archways to experience the magic inside the Cathedral.
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