The Festival will begin with a concert in the Botanic Gardens. Opened by Deputy Mayor, Ngaire Button, the Festival will mark 23 years of floral art in Christchurch.
As is fitting with a city that is being rebuilt, we have challenged our floral artists to create a floral art installation on a Nikau construction crane. The 11 meter crane arm, covered in vibrant flowers and vines will direct you to the 'colour me beautiful Christchurch' concert
To add colour to the occasion, a mass of children will ‘gate crash’ the concert with ukuleles and choir singers to perform a piece of music dedicated to Christchurch. They will be accompanied by prominent local musicians including Natalie Slade, Judith Bell and the great Stu Buchanan, alongside special guests the Global voices Choir and the Swingtown Rebels dance group.
Festival organizer Lisa Mills says “Music and art have such a positive impact on people. As the anniversary of the 2011 earthquake approaches we need to honour what we’ve lost and also look forward to a bright future. That’s why this is a free event for the people and a good chance to enjoy floral art, and all the colours of the Botanic Gardens”.
The event on Friday the 17th of February will be held in the Archery Lawn of the Botanic gardens. There will be live music and dancing from 6.30 to 8.00pm.
The concert is free and open to the public.
