With 2020’s Floriade held across Canberra rather than at its usual venue of Commonwealth Park, many Canberrans have been able to enjoy colourful displays of magnificent blooms in their local areas. Weston Creek is one such beneficiary and FLORIADE: Re-imagined in Trenerry Square has added a much-appreciated splash of colour. This “new” Floriade is perhaps akin (though on a much smaller scale) to Toowoomba’s annual Carnival of Flowers where residents and tourists can enjoy a wide range of events across Toowoomba, including chances to visit spectacular private and public garden displays and the iconic street parade and food and wine stalls. Much closer to Canberra, cherry blossoms, art, craft, music, taiko drummers, martial arts, tea making and food and beverage stalls, are features at Cowra’s annual Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival. But back to Canberra. And community responses to a recent ACT government survey should shed light on Canberrans’ thoughts on how this year’s Floriade was conducted.
