Free State Flower Festival looks blooming marvellous Posted on 27 November 2018 Tags:Flower Festival, Free State, Parys Tourists are expected to flock to Parys for the third annual Free State Madeira Flower Festival based on the annual Madeira Flower Festival held on the Portugese speaking island. The streets of Parys will once again be filled with colour, as over 200,000 blooms will be used in floral floats, on choreographed performers, and giant flower puppets on 7 and 8 December. Image from Free State Flower Festival This two-day festival aims to stimulate the local flower industry. Festivities include a kilometre-long floral procession with inspired floats of the Big Five, created using thousands of blossoms from local flower farms. A lifestyle exhibition platform with flower carpet exhibits and an entertainment arena will be available on both days. Image from Parys Mobi The flower carpets are made by Madeiran flower artists and will celebrate the lives of the iconic South African leaders Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu. Image by Parys Mobi Entrance for the festival is free. The event is organised by the Free State Government and the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority. Form more information visit freestateflowerfestival.co.za Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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