One of Thailand's long-established floral shows, Nai Lert Flower and Garden Art Fair, returns to the Park of Nai Lert on Phloenchit Road from today.
Nai Lert Flower & Garden Art Fair photos courtesy of Park Nai Lert
The fair showcases the best in garden design, flower sculptures, authentic and modern floral craftsmanship as well as encouraging young local artists through arts and flower-related cultural activities.
The three-day event is filled with unique "X Factor" themes that have been specially curated.
The "Flowers x Art" features sculptures from renowned local artists namely Pongsatat Uaiklang, Prajak Supantee, and floral sculptures by Sakchai Guy, Sakul Intakul, and Chayaporn Tometh.
There are three themed-competitions namely a flower sculpture competition "Legacy Of Thai Flowers", garden design competition "Celebration Of The Seasons" and wedding showcase competition "Love In Bloom". The highlight feature of the event is the 450m² floral carpet. It is believed to be one of the largest floral carpets ever created in Asia.
The "Flowers x Fashion" features limited editions of celebrated Thai fashion and beauty brands such as tote bags by Asava, and kaftans by Vatanika. The Art Market will unveil rare items by emerging and established artists.
There will be workshops for visitors of all ages from a floral cooking class, floral fragrance concoctions, flower colour painting, and a flower arrangement class by Sakul Intakul, a world renowned local floral expert.
An in-house culinary team of experts have created special floral recipes exclusively for the event, ranging from cocktails to edible flowers dishes. Food vendors will be offering specialities selected from across the country.
One of Bangkok's best kept wonders, the picturesque Park of Nai Lert marks over 100 years of history and tradition. Almost three years of restoration work has returned the Nai Lert Park Heritage Home to its former grandeur, leaving the golden teak wood floors, pillars and century-old trees intact.
The Park of Nai Lert spreads across 14 rai, or 24,000m² area of lush garden. Nai Lert Park Heritage Home showcases a series of antiques and artefacts from World War II until the present, all of which are from the family's private collections.
The event is from today to Sunday, 9am-8pm. Admission is 150 baht for adults, and 80 baht for children younger than 12 or those with a student ID. Tickets can be purchased on the Nai Lert Group website or at the event.
Visit nailertgroup.com/nailertflowerandgardenartfair.
