D The Floriade

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This world horticultural exhibition is held every ten years in the Netherlands. The 2002 edition is the fifth Floriade and its theme is "feel the art of nature." Although the primary emphasis is on Dutch horticulture, there are also exhibits from the Philippines, India, Brazil, Kenya, Columbia, Russia, Germany and Hungary.

D-1 - Entrance tunnel from the bus parking lot was lined with shops.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-2 - Map of the Floriade grounds. The area was divided into three sections separated by an expressway.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-3 - Everyone had heard about Floriade even the trees.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-4 - A large lake dominated one section of the grounds.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-5 - It was near the end of May but there were still plenty of tulips in bloom.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-6 - The pavilion and flags made a nice reflection on the lake.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-7 - Small floating tree islands in the lake.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-8 - A pair of oversized wooden shoes.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-9 - Our guide explaining the significance of the lake and golden pigeon.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-10 - This oriental garden featured a gravel pond with waves symbolically created in the sand.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

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D-12 - This was part of an interesting display on ornamental headstones for a gardener's grave. Note the hosta leaf.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-13 - The group leaving the Thailand pavilion with their tour leader in the yellow rain coat. Pat resting her feet for a few seconds as the group passes by.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-14 - The Thailand exhibit.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

D-15 - Several countries from the Orient were represented by pavilions and shops along the lake.

Photo by Ralph Heiden

Floriade 2002
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