Say it with Flowers

2/29/2012

Keukenhof 2012 in Holland

KEUKENHOF/LISSE – “Poland – Heart of Europe” is the theme for

. The highlight for this theme year is the Romance of Chopin. The flower bulb mosaic shows a portrait of Chopin who was born in Poland. For several years now, Keukenhof has chosen to feature a different theme country each season. The theme country is the focus of attention in the park, which ensures a great deal of publicity in the country itself. In 2012, we are going to Eastern Europe. From 22 March to 20 May, the park’s focus will be on Poland as “Poland – Heart of Europe”. Keukenhof will be paying a colourful tribute to Poland, which is not only an important export market for flowering bulbs but also a growing source of tourists. In 2011, around 9.000 Polish visitors passed through the gates of Keukenhof. Chopin bursts into flower at Keukenhof The most popular draw at Keukenhof in 2012 is sure to be the flower bulb mosaic of Chopin. His Excellency Dr Janusz Stanczyk, the Polish ambassador to the Netherlands, planted the final bulbs for this in October. The mosaic measures 12 x 20 metres and contains 50,000 flowering bulbs. Linking the two entrances to the park, the theme route “Heart of Europe” refers to the role of Poland in Central Europe and the link between East and West. In the exhibition “Surprising Poland” in the Juliana Pavilion, we will also be showing some unexpected faces of Poland. Image, light, sound and decor will make this exhibition a truly special experience. The Willem Alexander Pavilion has a scientific theme, focusing on the Insight of Copernicus. Keukenhof will be opening its gates to the public for the 63rd time on Thursday, 22 March 2012.When the gates close eight weeks later, once again many guests from all over the world will have visited Keukenhof,making Keukenhof a significant contributor to the success of the tourist industry in the Netherlands and this region in particular. In recent months, a total of seven million flower bulbs have been planted to ensure that Keukenhof can be experienced in all its glory throughout the spring.In addition to the traditional features, many new developments will be presented in this 32-hectare park that aims to be an interface between nature and culture

2/02/2012

Candlemas Day

"If Candlemas Day be fair and bright
Winter will have another fight
If Candlemas Day bring clouds and rain
Winter is gone and won't come again"
Have a good day!