Alison

~ Hong Kong – Arts and Flowers ~

The annual flower show was on while we were in Hong Kong recently and when we arrived we were ushered in promptly through the free gate. There are some benefits to being a senior! The crowds were out in force, bus tours from old people’s homes and also school tours. People waited patiently in line to have a photo in front of the spectacular displays.

The theme for 2024 was “Floral Joy Around Town” and attracted more than 200 exhibits from local and mainland horticultural societies. The colourful Angelonia was the feature flower.

“Flowers don’t tell, they show.” – Stephanie Skeem

Angelonia

It was held in Victoria Park, named after Queen Victoria.

Orchids
“Orchids on Steroids”

The sheer variety of flowers was overwhelming. Some were so intricate and would have taken hours to put together.

There were classic designs and fun exhibits. Something for everyone to admire.

Candy House

The Art of Ikenobo

“Though we pursue an economic value in life, it is in admiring beauty and creating things that we enrich the ground of our mind.” – Senno

The art of Ikenobo dates back to the 15th Century and was founded by the Buddhist Monk Senno. Japanese people like to give deeper meaning to flower arranging and prefer them upright rather than casually placed.

There is an elegance and simplicity to these designs that bely the hard work that goes into creating them.

After leaving here we went back across the harbour and walked along the sea front to our hotel. On the way we noticed yet another new shopping mall and popped in for a look around. We were astounded by the sheer size of it, not just that but the fabulous art works on display, not something you would normally find in a shopping centre. Of course there were the normal high end designer shops and high class restaurants but I think most people were there to have a look at everything else on display. We were wondering how these shops make any money because most were empty.

K11 Musea

Hot Dog Bus – Erwin Wurm

Sculpture Garden on the 6th floor

Looking up inside K11

This is a place I will definitely be going back to because I realise we missed so much of the fantastic artwork. It won’t be to shop for sure!

Goodbye March, hello April

Linking to Second Wind Leisure for Urban
Natalie for PPAC

19 comments

  2. What a fantastic flower show, Ali! I love the one in your header photo and the tea pot. The “Looking up inside K11” shot is beautiful. Thank you for your PPAC contribution that takes me back to Hong Kong. Happy April!

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  3. Beautiful images of the cultural interests in Hong Kong, Ali. This is Terri from second wind leisure commenting. I’m on my phone and couldn’t log in to comment on your post. When I saw all the floral pics I thought you jumped ahead to share for my floral theme for next week 😁 In any case, the urban shots are spectacular. That is some mall! Have a great week!

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  5. Beautiful arrangements, boring shopping, is my view 😂. And on the subject of priority for seniors, here in Brazil, I can skip every queue, everywhere, because I’m over 60. Trouble is, I can’t take Michaela with me 😂😂

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    • That must be you Phil! I’m getting a lot of someone’s!
      Thanks for your comments, you’re the exact opposite of Anthony, after drinking shopping is his favourite thing to do

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  6. By chance we were over in Hong Kong one year when the Flower Festival was taking place in Victoria Park and also spent a lovely evening there. The displays are very impressive. I can’t recall how much we paid to enter but it wasn’t very much.

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