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“Flora‑2024”: Family Values in Full Bloom

Omsk, Vystavochny Public Garden
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The weather on opening day is changeable: cloudy one moment, sunny the next
A standout installation in Voskresensky Public Garden — the new coat of arms of Stakhanov
Many compositions here are created by Omsk enterprises, like this globe
The waterfall is crafted in the finest traditions of the Soviet-era landscape exhibition
Florists use not only flowers but also other natural materials
The “Family Tree” reminds us that strong relationships are always rooted in love
Almost all costumes today feature floral motifs…
The sun has come out again from behind the clouds, making the performances even more vibrant
Their performance of the children’s song is energetic and highly professional
It’s not at all surprising to see fluttering butterflies as part of the program
Stylized cornflowers appear closer to the finale
A folk song helps maintain the lyrical mood
It’s probably time to take a walk around the Vystavochny Public Garden
Any contemporary art festival would be proud to feature “The Meeting”
The charming “Friendly Family” embodies the unity of children and parents
The planted flowers will keep delighting the eye even after the exhibition ends
Just like in Voskresensky Public Garden, every square metre here is carefully tended
The stork is literally woven from flowers, with only its beak being artificial
The “Motherhood” figure references the traditional protective doll and is full of symbolism
A dazzling smile is the perfect accent amid this explosion of colours
This is how the entrance group from the Irtysh Gates looks so impressive
Prince Pyotr and his wife Fevronia are the sculptural focal point of the garden’s southern section
Bark, moss, and artificial hydrangea blossoms helped reveal the characters’ personalities
For many couples, the “Family Today” installation embodies their future together
The “Embrace” composition has already appeared in thousands of camera lenses
“Birds of Happiness” are made from vine, alstroemeria, hedera, rattan, and dried reed
The theme continues with another floral installation called “My Family”
The main art object is the landscape composition “Earth — Our Common Home”
The globe was assembled using vine, hedera, alstroemeria, chrysanthemums, and epipremnum
We take our final family photos here and head back to the stage!

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