From February 28 to March 7 anyone and everyone had the opportunity to attend the Philadelphia Flower Show sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society held annually at the Philadelphia Convention Center. With a “Passport to the World” guests experienced flower exhibits from India, Brazil, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. Not to mention there was wine tasting, vendors, entertainment, demonstrations and lectures all amongst the exquisite floral arrangements. The demonstrations included how to build a patio planter or a castle gardener with experts in that field.

The World Bazaar offered a unique shopping adventure with handmade pottery, silks and goods just to name a few. Live Indian craft demonstrations were exposed from the Crafts Council of West Bengal.  Pictured below is Madhu Mangal Malakar, he creates delicate art using Shola, a plant that grows in the marshy water-logged areas of eastern Indian states.

This craft has been a tradition in India for centuries now. Recently they received an international reputation for the beauty, eco-friendliness and superb craftsmanship of these hand-made flowers.

To tie in the ambiance of the Indian markets, there was a flower exhibit by Jamie Rothstein that revealed flowers that jewel and Indian wedding. This exhibit received the PNC People’s Choice award.

The exhibits were extraordinary, and one of a kind. Any designer would have received inspiration from these assortments. The Africa exhibit portrayed the culture in a humanitarian demeanor with exposure of their clothing done in a floral fashion.

From gourmet Italian food by DiBruno Brothers, to music by Brazil’s Minas and Bollywood dancers, The Flower Show truly was a multicultural experience and it certainly has received quite the reputation in the city of Philadelphia.