Sentosa Flowers: Enchanted Spring

first day of Chinese New Year, 2012

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Ever since the annual Sentosa Flowers started in February 2005, Flying had been quite relunctant to go down for the show despite staying in Singapore almost-alone, far away from family back in China. Part of the reason was the crowd of visitors that could be expected, into which situation Flying usually tried to avoid getting.

This year, however, Flying somehow felt like a change—experienced horticulturists from Flying’s home town were invited to take charge of the flower set-ups in the show. So after discussing with dear yanzi, we decided to go down to the show relatively early in the morning, as Singaporeans were known to wake up late on holidays. The goal of avoiding majority of the crowd was accomplished successfully, though, to the surprise of Flying, we met a large percentage of ethnic Indian friends—from both local and abroad—throughout the whole visit!

It was really fun to experience such a Chinese New Year for the first time in my life.

自从年度圣淘沙春节花会自2005年2月开办以来，Flying就从来没在春节期间造访过圣淘沙岛。虽然Flying这几年的春节就几乎一直都是与yanzi两人远离国内的亲人，独自在新加坡度过的。但是每每想起花会上那可想而知的人流，Flying的退堂鼓就打得比破铜锣还响了。

今年，是时候尝试点儿小改变了——更何况，听说Flying家乡经验丰富的园艺师也被邀请来新，负责花卉造型的工作了呢。所以，在跟yanzi商量后，我们决定来个“早起的鸟儿有虫吃”，趁大多数新加坡人除夕过后还赖在床上睡懒觉的时候，赶早到达圣淘沙，给它来个时间差。结果，我们的确成功地躲避了人流的最高峰，相对“轻松”地在花会里转了一圈。不过，有一点让Flying挺惊讶的是，我们在这整个参观的过程中，竟然遇到了为数众多的印度族同胞（既有本地人，也有不少外地游客或客工）！

这也算是具有“新加坡特色”的大年初一之全新体验了吧。:^D

One of the ‘rosy’ chairs at The Promenade, VivoCity
The entrance to the “Mangrove” section of Sentosa Boardwalk by The Promenade, VivoCity
A panoramic view of Keppel Harbour from the “Terrain & Hill” section of Sentosa Boardwalk—Resorts World® Sentosa, Singapore Cruise Centre, HarbourFront Centre and VivoCity are all nicely lined up around the bay

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The elegant curvature of the “Terrain & Hill” section of Sentosa Boardwalk
Welcome! This way to Sentosa Flowers
A ‘palm tree’ greets everybody coming onto Sentosa via the broadwalk
The newly opened Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium (MEMA) at Resorts World® Sentosa (RWS)

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A gigantic golden dragon is ushering in a prosperous Year of the Dragon at The Bull Ring^™ of Resorts World® Sentosa (RWS)
A giant lantern dragon is hovering above the shopping arcade in The Forum of Resorts World® Sentosa (RWS)
One of the central pieces, Lake of Dreams^™, at the FestiveWalk^™ of Resorts World® Sentosa (RWS)
(Plastic) flower twin dragons at the World Square of Resorts World® Sentosa (RWS)
The welcoming underwater creatures at Imbiah Lookout

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A ‘flower fairy’ passing by on stilts in front of the Dance of the Dragon sand sculpture at Imbiah Lookout
Come take a photo with the cute ‘dragon king’ at Merlion Plaza
Sweet Love at Imbiah Lookout

Full of meaning and significance, flowers in full bloom line the Love Tunnel, creating a journey not to be missed! Take a stroll with your loved ones through the tunnel and soak in the romantic scents from the beautiful blossoms.
Dragon Gate at Merlion Plaza
The oddly western-looking Floral Zodiac Dragon at Merlion Plaza

The Chinese call themselves the descendents of the Dragon. Dragons are friendly creatures associated with good luck, longevity, and wisdom. Chinese dragons create rain and have special abilities to fly, swim, and walk. Once, 12 animals were crossing a river to form the Chinese Zodiac. As the kind dragon was busy helping people and animals in need, it only managed to take the fifth position despite being the most powerful creature. Be sure to relive the legend, and capture a memorable moment with the biggest floral spring dragon measuring 4 metres tall!
Flowers are always the theme at Sentosa Flowers
1. Morning glory flowers near Merlion Plaza
2. Hyacinth and tulip flowers of Spring Melodies near Merlion Plaza
3. A mulan magnolia tree near Merlion Plaza
4. Colourful flowers next to Sweet Love at Imbiah Lookout
5. Gorgeous brightly coloured flowers near Sweet Love at Imbiah Lookout
6. Wetted lily flowers next to a waterfall at Merlion Walk
7. A mulan magnolia tree next to the peach blossoms at Merlion Plaza
8. Lime green chrysanthemum, called ‘Kermit’ Pompom mum, near the Tea Journey educational trail
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Awakening at Merlion Plaza
Trees of Life at Imbiah Lookout

Be blessed by the Trees of Life, where 6 larger-than-life bird families have moved in and settled down amidst the branches! Come near, and they may just reveal their secret to hope and happiness to you through their delightfully enchanting birdsong!
Spring Melodies at Imbiah Lookout

Celebrate the beauty of life with your loved ones this spring! Spring Melodies brings forth natural sounds — moving water, humming birds, and rustling leaves — to herald a lively season that brings hope, joy, beauty, and the carefree spirit of springtime. It’s sure to bring a smile to your face!
Tea Journey educational trail at Imbiah Lookout

Xi Hu Long Jing Green Tea (West Lake Dragon Well Tea) is the most famous green tea in China, with more than a thousand years of recorded history. Prized for its aroma, flavour, and health benefits, it was even granted the status of Imperial Tea, during the Qing Dynasty by the Chinese emperor Qian Long.
A panoramic view of Keppel Harbour from the Waterfront of Resorts World® Sentosa

From left to right: Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium (MEMA), the Reflections at Keppel Bay, Singapore Cruise Centre, HarbourFront Centre, VivoCity, Pulau Brani, and the Crane Dance^™ platform

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