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Winners of Hong Kong Flower Show plant exhibit competition announced (with photos)
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     The winners of the plant exhibit competition, one of the most popular activities of the Hong Kong Flower Show, were announced today (March 21). At the prize presentation ceremony, two 2015 Hong Kong Flower Show Cups were awarded to the best exhibit in the Open Competition Section and the School Section respectively.

     Mr Lee Tak-keung won the Open Competition Section with his exquisite succulent plant, while students from Pun U Association Wah Yan Primary School won the School Section with three pots of ornamental fruit plant.

     The winner of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) Western Style Garden Plot Competition was Tuen Mun District while the winner of the LCSD Oriental Style Garden Plot Competition was Wong Tai Sin District.

     The annual flower show is now being held at Victoria Park until March 29 from 9am to 9pm daily featuring "When Blossoms Dance" as the main theme with the oncidium being the theme flower.

     More than 350 000 flowering plants, among which are 8 000 pots of oncidium, are on display. The event has attracted more than 200 organisations from 18 countries to take part in showcasing exquisite potted plants, beautiful floral arrangements and gorgeous landscape displays, transforming Victoria Park into a colourful wonderland.

     A rich diversity of educational and recreational fringe activities have also been organised for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages including music and cultural performances, floral art demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, green activities workshops, green stalls, guided visits, recreation programmes and fun games.

     Admission tickets are being sold at the entrance to the Victoria Park showground throughout the show period. Octopus cards can be used to pay for admission. Admission tickets are also available at the LCSD District Leisure Services Offices and leisure venues with Leisure Link services such as sports centres, tennis courts and squash courts (except for holiday camps, water sports centres and Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre).

     Admission fees for the flower show are as follows:

Normal rate: $14
Concessionary rate: $7
- Children aged 4 to 14 and full-time students
- Senior citizens aged 60 or above
- Persons with disabilities and their minders (each person can enjoy the concessionary rate with one minder only)

Concessionary rate from Monday to Friday:
- Free admission for senior citizens aged 60 or above
- Free admission for persons with disabilities and their minders (each person can enjoy the concessionary rate with one minder only)
- A half-rate concession is offered to adults in groups of 30 or more entering the venue together

     For enquiries, please call 2601 8260, fax 2691 7264 or visit the LCSD webpage, www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/hkfs/2015/index.html.

     The flower show is organised by the LCSD. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is the major sponsor of this year's flower show.

Ends/Saturday, March 21, 2015
Issued at HKT 13:30

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