Hong Kong – Spectacular flower show at Victoria Park to close tomorrow (with photos)
Spectacular flower show at Victoria Park to close tomorrow (with photos)
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The annual spectacular Hong Kong Flower Show at Victoria Park will close at 9pm tomorrow (March 19). Members of the public who wish to see the tens of thousands of beautiful flowers at the event should not miss the last chance to visit.
After the show, flowers that are still in good condition and suitable for replanting will be distributed to the public at 10am on March 20 at the park’s South Pavilion Plaza (near the Sugar Street entrance). It is estimated that about 3 000 pots will be distributed subject to the conditions of the plants. Each person can get one pot only on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. To help protect the environment, members of the public are encouraged to bring their own bags.
During the flower show period, various recreational fringe activities have been held at the showground. One of these activities, the Jockey Club Student Drawing Competition, held its prize presentation ceremony today (March 18). Winning entries are now on display at the showground.
The student drawing competition was conducted in four categories. The champions of each category are as follows:
Junior Section in Primary School:
Chan Sze-yu from Hong Kong Baptist Convention Primary School
Senior Section in Primary School:
Lee Kwok-shing from Po Leung Kuk Camoes Tan Siu Lin Primary School
Junior Section in Secondary School:
Chen Tsz-tung from Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School
Senior Section in Secondary School:
Chan Nga-yin from Shun Tak Fraternal Association Seaward Woo College
The flower show has also held an online voting of “My Most Favourite Garden Plot” in 18 districts this year. Members of the public can vote for “My Most Favourite Garden Plot” with the QR code provided at the showground or via the Internet for a chance to win free air tickets.
For more details of the flower show and its admission fee arrangements, please visit the flower show webpage (www.hkflowershow.hk/en/hkfs/2023/index.html) or call 2601 8260 for enquiries.
The flower show is organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is supporting the flower show for the 11th consecutive year and has been the major sponsor of the flower show since 2014.
Canada’s flower growers have built a strong reputation of providing the North American market with a wide variety of high quality greenhouse flowers and potted plants. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of close to $535,000 to support Flowers Canada Growers Inc. (FCG) in their efforts to further improve and strengthen Canada’s floriculture industry. February 10, 2022 – Guelph, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canada’s flower growers have built a strong reputation of providing the North American market with a wide variety of high quality greenhouse flowers and potted plants. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of close to $535,000 to support Flowers Canada Growers Inc. (FCG) in their efforts to further improve and strengthen Canada’s floriculture industry. This funding is part of an investment for two projects to support efforts underway by Flowers Canada Growers Inc. to capture new opportunities for market growth. With an investment of nearly $460,000 through the AgriMarketing Program, FCG is supporting marketing activities to promote the benefits of Canada’s floriculture products, which will help increase sales throughout Canada and the United States. FCG will also work with farmers and floriculture businesses to provide trade-related information and support, training and certification to enhance industry knowledge and maintain access to international markets. An additional $75,000 in funding through the AgriRisk Initiatives will enable FCG to conduct a feasibility study to help determine long-term solutions that address insurance challenges in the floriculture greenhouse sector. Federal investments will help the sector develop market opportunities, address industry challenges and contribute to a stronger Canadian agricultural sector. These investments also demonstrate the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to supporting Canada’s horticulture industry to enhance its competitiveness and vibrancy. “Canada’s flower growers are proving their resilience, innovation and adaptability with creative solutions to increase economic growth in the floriculture sector. This investment for Flowers Canada Growers Inc. will help many Canadian growers to have the tools they need to capitalize on new markets while expanding their local businesses.” “Canadian flower growers have seen steady growth in both export and domestic sales in recent years thanks to the generous support received through the AgriMarketing Program. In addition, the AgriRisk initiative is assisting Flowers Canada Growers conduct a feasibility study for the development of a viable long-term comprehensive insurance coverage solution to support reduced insurance premiums for the floriculture greenhouse sector. Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) is extremely grateful for the financial support being provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.” Marianne DandurandCanada – Supporting flower growers to strengthen market access and spur future growth
– The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
– Andrew Morse, Executive Director, Flowers Canada Growers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
marianne.dandurand@agr.gc.ca
343-541-9229
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