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Royal Floria 2018 in Putrajaya

Royal Floria 2018 in Putrajaya

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After skipping one year, Royal Floria 2018 in Putrajaya is back and will take place from 25 August to 2 September at Anjung Floria or Precinct 4. This year’s Royal Floria Putrajaya will also highlight Malaysian designers’ expertise, creativity, and professionalism to showcase our local talents as part of Malaysia National Day, which falls on 31 August.
This year’s Royal Floria will have a theme called “10 Wonders of Floria,” in conjunction with the event’s 10th anniversary, which is being held at Anjung Floria in Precinct Four.

Royal Floria 2018

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Artist’s impression of Royal Floria’s 10 Wonders of Floria Garden

Over 400,000 flowering plants will be on display, including bougainvillaeas, begonias, lilies, hibiscus, orchids, heliconias, roses, and chrysanthemum flowers, which have been the theme flowers for the last nine years.

This year’s Royal Floria 2018 expects to see 1,500,000 people attend the event over nine days, as during the last event in 2016, 1 million visitors were recorded visiting the show.  For those new to this event, you may be wondering why there was no Royal Floria 2017, which was not publicized during that year.

Royal Floria has been ongoing since 2007 and only in 2017, it was halted, where before this, the last event was Royal Floria 2016, with the theme called Magical World of Floria, and the Chrysanthemum as the theme flower.

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Flowers at the Putrajaya Royal Floria Show

Visitors coming to this floral event in Putrajaya also need to note that you will spend at least three hours and above here. The area is vast, and there is a lot of walking to be done.

For amateur or professional photographers, this will be a great place to practice their landscape, portrait, and macro photography skills. During the event, there will also be a photography contest.

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One of the flower art pieces at Floria Putrajaya

One concept that attracts many is the many different themes and gardens specially created by government departments, schools, colleges, universities, and corporate sectors.

Each garden showcases its own unique design and landscaping, and visitors are invited to walk in to see the details. Some of them are really creative, so you will need to explore them all.

29 international participants from nine countries will feature their floral art and displays throughout the event.

Activities and Events at Royal Floria 2018
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Artist Impression of Taman Diraja or Perak Royal Garden for Royal Floria 2018

At every Floria event, many different activities take place around the event grounds. These activities have time slots, and it’s best to get the information brochure when you enter.

Some are in air-conditioned tents, while others are around Anjung Floria. This year will also see similar events as the past, including some new ones, and they are in alphabetic order below;

  • Designer Gardens – A yearly feature where professional landscape architects create unique and designer gardens for the urban lifestyle.
  • Entrance Statement – This is the main entrance, where colourful fabrics from Royal Floria’s logo are cleverly used overhead as you enter the expo grounds. This will be your first impression of Royal Floria when you walk in.
  • Fantasy Garden—A garden created for those who love fantasy and children, Fantasy Garden will have a surprise for kids, as the Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel will be giving out free lollipops, candies, popcorn, and balloons.
  • Fertigation Garden – This unique feature demonstrates urban farming techniques for the general public to cultivate greens and vegetables. Fertigation is suitable for use in homes or apartments with limited space for gardening.
  • Floral Pavilion—One of the most popular attractions is the Floral Pavilion, which is inside an air-conditioned tent. The pavilion also showcases floral displays by international and local exhibitors.
  • Floria Arts and Crafts—This is a new attraction for Royal Floria 2018, where 90 vendors will display and sell traditional Malaysian handicraft products.
  • Floria Flavours is a must-visit for anyone attending this event, as you will, at some point, need to eat or drink. Vendors include stalls selling local Malaysian food from different states, drink stalls, and local souvenir shops.
  • Floria Sunshine Run—Hivelocity organizes this special run, which takes place on August 26th from 6 AM to 11 AM.
  • Flower Arrangement Demonstrations—For florist hobbyists and businesses, these demonstrations are held on certain days and times. Inquire with the organizer for the schedules.
  • Food Trucks—Various food trucks from all over the Klang Valley will be stationed at an area in Anjung Floria. They will serve a cosmopolitan mix of local, international, and fusion food and drinks.
  • Garden Bazaar and Horticultural Market—This is a standard feature at every event, where visitors can buy flowers, plants, garden products, outdoor furniture, and related items.
  • Gardening Workshops – Interesting workshops that discuss gardening tips and techniques. You can find out more about these workshops from the information counter.
  • Hipster Square—This new shopping culture experience is aimed at teenagers and young people who are visiting Royal Floria 2018.
  • International Floral Pavilion—19 International designers from Singapore, China, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam will showcase their floral designs at the International Floral Pavilion.
  • International Orchid Competition – A highly popular competition where many orchid lovers from local and abroad will participate in their prized and rare orchids for this competition. Over 300 Orchids will compete this year.
  • Miniature Gardens – This feature is brought back due to the success of the Bucolic Gardens in 2015, where the Lord of the Rings Hobbiton House was one of the main features. It is also themed as the Mini Hobbiton of Malaysia and is one of the most photographed gardens at Royal Floria.
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The Garden Bazaar and Horticulture Market at Royal Floria
  • Photography Competition – This is for photographers and is a very popular category. Prizes include cash and other prizes. You need to register with the relevant department at the event. This takes place on 26th August from 9.30 AM to 10.00 PM.
  • Royal Floria International Dialogue—A seminar and talk sharing and discussing horticulture and related topics by local and international speakers takes place from 25 to 26 August. This is a registered event, and you can get more information about it from the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia or ILAM.
  • Royal Garden—Since becoming Royal Floria in 2014, the organizers have selected one state of Malaysia as the Royal Garden. This year, the gardens of Istana Kenangan in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, will be featured. The main entrance of the Perak Royal Garden will feature the Istana Iskandariah in Bukit Chandan.
  • Showcase GardensThis is a segment in which various associations, organizations, and schools participate to display their garden design talents.
  • The Magic of Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition—This is not to be missed by those in Bonsai and Suiseki, as there will be a display for this category.
  • Tropical Magic In A Glass is a Terrarium exhibition for anyone who is into the indoor plant hobby.
  • Watercolour Contest—This contest is open to kids. You need to register at the event or get details from the main information counter here. It takes place on 26th August, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • Watercolor Workshop—A special watercolour workshop will take place at Royal Floria on four days: the 25th, 26th, and 31st of August and one more on the 2nd of September.
  • Wonder Garden—This is the leading showcase for Royal Floria 2018, which takes you through the ten years of Floria through various garden displays. The Floria Wonder Garden features unique flower towers and multi-coloured flower beds.
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Flower art decoration during Royal Floria 2016

Awards and Prizes at Royal Floria 2018

At every Royal Floria event, there will be multiple awards and prizes up for grabs, and this year, we will see over RM40,000 in cash prizes for numerous categories. They include;

  • Garden Prime Award – RM15,000
  • Designer Boutique Garden Award – RM10,000
  • Garden of Malaysia Award – RM5,000
  • Best Media Article – RM5,000
  • Best Media Photograph – RM5,000

Other awards for participants are also up for grabs based on categories, which include;

  • Royal Floria Putrajaya Inter­na­tional Cup + RM5,000 Cash
  • Bonsai and Suiseki Competition Awards
  • Orchid Competition Awards
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Nighttime at Royal Floria Putrajaya
Royal Floria 2018 in Putrajaya
Date: August 25th to September 2nd, 2018
Monday to Thursday: From 9:00 am to 10:30 pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: From 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight
General Contact Number: 03 8893 1967
Tickets for Royal Floria 2018
You can buy tickets at the door or online from the official website. Royal Floria tickets are priced at;
 
Weekday Tickets
  • Malaysian Adult – RM12.00
  • Malaysian Child (7 to 12 Years Old) – RM6.00
  • Malaysian Senior Citizen/OKU – RM6.00
  • Non-Malaysian Adult – RM24.00
  • Non-Malaysian Child/Senior Citizen/OKU – RM12.00
Weekend Tickets
  • Malaysian Adult- RM15.00
  • Malaysian Child (7 to 12 Years Old) – RM6.00
  • Malaysian Senior Citizen/OKU – RM8.00
  • Non-Malaysian Adult – RM30.00
  • Non-Malaysian Child/Senior Citizen/OKU – RM16.00
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Layout Map for Royal Floria 2018

How To Go To Royal Floria Putrajaya?

Driving – Those driving can key in Anjung Floria into their Google Maps or Waze Application, and it will bring you directly to the event. There is a huge parking area in front of Anjung Floria.

ERL Train – If you are taking public transportation, the ERL train service to Putrajaya is from KL Sentral. When you arrive at Putrajaya Sentral train station, you must take a taxi, Grab or bus to Anjung Floria in Precinct 4. You need to take Bus Route 301 and 401.

Private Car – You can also take raid-hailing services like Grab, GoCar or MyCar to Putrajaya, and the journey one way is around 50 to 60 minutes from Kuala Lumpur.

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Various public transport to Putrajaya

Where is Royal Floria Putrajaya?

Royal Floria 2018 is located at Anjung Floria in Precinct 4 of Putrajaya. This is the administrative capital of Malaysia and is located about 35 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur city.

Depending on the time of day and traffic, driving here can take 35 minutes to 60 minutes one way. Generally, if you plan a day trip, head here early to get parking and avoid the midday heat. Or you can come late in the afternoon and spend the evening and night here.

Sponsors and Partners for Royal Floria 2018

  • Official Hotel Partner – Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel
  • Official Transport Partner – myCar
  • Official Ticketing Partner – Seat Advisor
  • Official Charity Partner – Mercy Malaysia
  • Royal FLORIA Putrajaya International Cup Sponsor – Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd
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The Negeri Sembilan Royal Garden from Royal Floria 2015
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Beautiful Slipper Orchids at Royal Floria

Final Thoughts on Royal Floria in Putrajaya

My personal tip is that if you love flowers and gardens, you should go to this event, as it truly is one of Malaysia’s most beautiful events, held over nine days here in Putrajaya. Also, if you want to avoid the large crowds, I recommend you visit Royal Floria 2018 on a weekday in the mornings when they are open.

If you visit on a weekend, you will be among the tens of thousands of people at the event. Therefore, it is entirely up to you when you want to visit. To see live photo updates, follow my social media accountsMalaysia Plants and David Travels, on Instagram, as I will be uploading photos on those accounts.

If you are new to this, the Royal Floria 2018 is a recommended event to visit if you love gardens and flowers. I can guarantee that you will be impressed by the international standards displayed here.

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