‘Sunflower Surprise’

‘Sunflower Surprise’ is a display of sunflowers in the Flower Dome in the Gardens by the Bay. The event is a collaboration with the High Commission of India in Singapore, commemorating 60 years of diplomatic relations.

Introduced to India in the 1960s through agricultural research, sunflowers have since become both an oilseed crop and an ornament plant.

Together with the display of sunflowers were information boards giving information on the city of Jaipur, and the culture and customs observed in the city.

Jaipur is the capital and largest city of India’s Rajasthan state. It is also known as the ‘Pink city’ for its trademark colour. That warm rose hue has since become inseparable from the city’s identity.

Hawa Mahal. Also known as the “Palace of Winds”, Hawa Mahal is one of India’s most recognised and photographed landmarks.

Amer Ford Courtyard. The Amer For Courtyard once served as both the administrative seat and pleasure palace of the Kachwaha dynasty.

The traditional string puppet theatre of Rajasthan.

Elephants. They were once indispensable to royal and military life in Rajasthan. Rajput rulers rode them into battle and through Jaipur’s streets in grand processions.

Peacocks. Native to the subcontinent, the peacock was declared India’s national bird in 1963.

Auto Rickshaws. They are the city’s most affordable form of hired transport. Each vehicle can ferry two or three passengers with ease through narrow lanes and the broad avenues.

The sunflower display is quite impressive. Besides the different variety of sunflowers, marigolds, chrysanthemums, tagetes, snapdragons, hydrangeas, canna…. are also on display to add a bit variety to the display.

‘Sunflower Surprise’ is now on until the 16th of November. Admission fees apply. Adults pay $12 SGD, Seniors and children below 12 years old pay $8 SGD.

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