SINGAPORE – A 50m-long, 8m-high “floral roller coaster”, carnival swings and a plethora of specially-curated gardens are among the attractions that biophiles and greenery enthusiasts can look forward to at the 10th edition of the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF), which kicks off on July 4.
It returns to Gardens by the Bay for the first time since 2018, after previously being held at other venues like Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre and Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Jointly organised by the National Parks Board (NParks) and Gardens by the Bay, the main slate of events will run through July 12, drawing on the theme “Carnival of Blooms”.
Dennis Lim, SGF’s director and co-ordinating director for festivals, events and exhibitions at NParks, tells The Straits Times that visitors this year can look forward to more multi-sensory experiences that encourage a connection to nature.
“New curated gardens will offer immersive experiences that blend art, play and wellness, inviting visitors of all ages to connect with nature.”
The festival will also stay true to its long-standing tradition of being a garden and flower show, he adds.
“SGF started in 2006 with a vision to put Singapore on the map, as an event that brings award-winning landscape designers from around the world to Singapore. It has evolved in scale and stature over the years, but it remains a platform where partners, students and community gardeners can showcase the fruits of their labour.”
John Tan, principal design director and horticulturalist at Esmond Landscape & Horticultural is a returning participant to SGF, and will be one of the “all-stars” participating in the highly-anticipated Show Gardens: All-Stars Edition competition.
He won gold and Best of Show at the 2010 edition with his show garden titled “The Modern Treehouse”.
“It was an especially meaningful win, because I dedicated the garden to my mother, who sadly did not live to see my success in this field. That achievement remains one of the proudest and most emotional moments of my career,” Tan, 66, tells ST.
Every major garden festival and flower show has its own unique character, he notes.
The Singapore Garden Festival is celebrating its 10th edition.
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“The Chelsea Flower Show in London is renowned for its long history, prestige, and its ability to attract some of the world’s most celebrated designers. The Domaine de Chaumont International Garden Festival in France is known for its artistic and conceptual approach, offering fresh perspectives on landscape design and garden art.”
And what sets SGF apart?
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