Spring Blossoms – a floral display inspired by Legend of the White Snake. One of China’s four great folktales, it tells the story of the union between a mortal man, Xu Xian, and a female snake spirit, Bai Suzhen, also known as Madam White Snake. It is a tale “as ancient as willow roots” – one of sacrifice, filial piety, and romance between Xu Xian and the snake spirit Bai Suzhen.”
Madam White Snake was meticulously crafted through mosaiculture. (Mosaiculture is the horticultural art of creating giant topiary-like sculptures using thousands of bedding plants.) She takes centre stage amidst a vibrant landscape of festive blooms, at the ‘Spring Blossoms’ display. The floral display also features dahlias and other favourite festive blooms.
The 'body' of Madam White Snake. It is a pity that there was no way to take an aerial shot of the whole 'snake', or the whole floral display. I had a glimpse of an aerial view from a newsreel. It looked awesome.
Orchids were used in the mosiaculture
Caught in the rain Xu Xian offered his umbrella to Madam White Snake, a simple act of kindness that marked the beginning of their story.
A replica of the Jixian Pavilion, and Chinese pagoda which were featured in the story of Madam White snake were also on display. It was on the shores of West Lake in Hangzhou, Eastern China, that Lady White Snake and Xu Xian first locked eyes in the misty rain.
Flower dome is open from 9.00am till 9.00pm. The Spring blossoms display will be on until the 23rd of Feb 2025.
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