On Oct 26th, Shanghai Floral Design Competition Finals were held in The Oriental Pearl Tower. It has been held for the ninth time since 2015. This year, the preliminary competition started in May and lasted 5 months. 40 training courses and 29 competitions were held during these 5 months, and 2303 people joined the event, a much higher number than in the previous year. The competition was divided into a professional group and a nonprofessional group. In the finals, the experienced group won one gold medal, two silver medals, and three bronze medals, while the nonprofessional group won four gold medals, eight silver medals, and twelve bronze medals. The event was supported by the Shanghai government, the Shanghai City Flower Association, and Shanghai Hongqiao Flower Valley.
Various flowers were used, such as Carnations, Birds Of Paradise, gypsophila, Hydrangea,lris, Lily, Larkspur, Peruvian Lily, Peony, Snapdragon, Gloriosa, and others. Contestants could choose different containers to finish their design.
The purpose of the competition is to promote flower consumption, and also to bring beauty to people's life. It encourages people to learn more about flowers and flower art, which is a good way to relax in a busy life.
See below an impression of the competition and the designs made.
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