Every year for about 10 days in March, Victoria Park plays host to the annual Hong Kong Flower Show. This year it’s on from Mar 11 – 20. If you don’t mind the crowds and if you want to score some really good deals on orchids (or other plants) and other planting paraphernalia (pots, soil, seeds, fertilizer, tools, etc.) without having to trek all the way to Prince Edward for the Flower Market, this is definitely a must-see.
Perhaps don’t go on the first day or even the first weekend as there would be long lines and LOTS of people. I went on a Wednesday morning. There were still a lot of people. but I did not have to queue up just to get my entrance ticket. There were a lot of elderly people (senior citizens get free entry on weekdays). There were many photographers. There always are at the show. They pull out the fancy equipment –big lens, tripod, etc., –all in the hopes of capturing the perfect macro.
This year’s theme is Symphony of Spring Flowers and there are many “flower sculptures" designed to the theme. Apart from music notes, there were flower animals, too! Apart from these flower displays, there are also floral arrangement exhibits from local organizations as well as overseas ones.
Many people go on the last day of the show, because that is when they can snag plenty of bargains on the plants that the vendors don’t want to have to take back to their nurseries and shops. Although you won’t get as much choice or selection on the last day, you could still potentially get some really good deals.
| Venue : Victoria Park, Hong Kong Date & Time : 11 - 20 March 2011 (10 days), 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Theme Flower : Primula Theme : Symphony of Spring Flowers Admission Fees Adults : $14 Children, students and senior citizens aged 60 or above : $7 Persons with disabilities and minder (each person can enjoy the concessionary rate with one minder only) : $7 Concessionary Rate during Monday to Friday
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