Well, well, well…more on floral festival. Our very own Malaysia Floral Festival has officially begun yesterday, July 18, 2008. This half-month long event will run on until August 3, 2008. “Colours of Harmony” is the theme for this year’s event, where you will witness our very own beautiful blooms parading on floats, created by local and international floral designers.

The Flora Fest Parade will be held on July 26, 2008 at Putrajaya and the floral floats will be showcased at Putrajaya Boulevard for two days. These floral floats will also be competing for awards in six categories; Premier Trophy, Theme Trophy, Creative Trophy, Parade Trophy, Jury Award, and the International Participation Award.

Other events taking place during the Flora Fest this year includes Florathon, Flora Photography Exhibition, Flora Workshops, and a series of competition for Flora Arrangement and Flora Photography. So, put your sunglasses on and get your camera ready for a celebration of our country’s rich floral heritage.

Make a date with flowers!
July 20, 2008: Flora Run (Florathon) – Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur
July 26, 2008: Flora Fest Parade – Putrajaya Boulevard, Putrajaya
July 26–28, 2008: Static Display of Floats – Putrajaya
29 June – 21 July: Floral Photography Exhibition

Here is their official website for you to drool over the wonderful photos taken during last year’s event.

These photos were taken from KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport). There are about 5 floral arrangements scattered around the departure terminal. These arrangements are so depressing, it’s an eye sore to the public. I can understand why they used orchids because orchids last longer, but the arrangements are so proportionately off, with no sense of aesthetic at all. The foliages are badly arranged and messy to say the least.

Considering that KLIA is the first main point of contact with tourists from all over the world for Malaysia, I believe the airport management could do a better job than putting up such messy floral arrangements.

How do you rate these floral arrangements?