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“Flora‑2023”: The Time Has Chosen Us!

Omsk, Vystavochny Public Garden
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Two hearts form the art installation “Time to Love” — many compositions share a similar naming style
One of them is the stunning installation “Time to Learn”, created with natural materials
Even a simple shape like a circle embodies the infinity of the cycle
“Rays of Knowledge” in every shade of yellow seem to be sent to us from above
Live flowers stretch upward, reaching toward the source of this light
From a distance, the whole scene looks strikingly futuristic
Another futuristic installation is called “The Time Portal”
Distant planets are a powerful source of inspiration for the florists
“The Tree of Life” is the central and largest figure of the entire exposition
At 4:00 PM, the exhibition officially opened with a grand concert!
Students, schoolchildren, local businesses, and the Urban Improvement Department all contributed their part
Timeless classics fit perfectly with a flower exhibition that has long‑standing traditions
The artists give it their all — it’s not every day they get to perform on such a stage
Overall, the entire concert is a true kaleidoscope of costumes, ages, and emotions
The concert is floral in every sense — and it keeps going
After the concert, visitors are invited to see the exhibition itself, held under the motto “The Time Has Chosen Us”
Frozen music is present here too — for example, in the “Time to Create” composition
Beloved by Omsk residents, floral photo zones are placed throughout the area
The “Girl‑Theater” composition invites thoughtful contemplation
Many of the artificial flowers are indistinguishable from real ones
It’s so easy (and, most importantly, so beautiful!) to become a butterfly, if only for a moment
Right next to it is a charming arch, perfect for colorful photos
And, as we all know, art appeals to every age!
We’ve already met “The Tree of Life” — and it’s impossible to miss it on your walk
In Voskresensky Public Garden, you can spot the “Time to Love” moment right from the street
There are also plenty of animal‑themed compositions here
The dominant feature of the square near the chapel is the allegorical art object “Time for Change”
The night “Flora” deserves special attention
The installations transform under the light of colorfully shaped, whimsical lamps
Let’s remember it this way — vibrant, grand, and full of surprises!

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