Tulipmania is back for 2014!


Tulipmania is back for 2014 at Gardens by the Bay and last week I got the chance like last year to go down to the Flower Dome and help with some of the bulb planting.  I also got to see the special star of this year's event - Miffy the rabbit.

Following the success of last year's event, this year Gardens by the Bay are bringing in some 50,000 bulbs of many varieties and colours straight from the Netherlands.  This year too Miffy the rabbit, a popular Dutch children's book character will also be making several guest appearances throughout the event.  The display this time is a little different from last years 'fields of tulips'.  This time inspiration has been drawn from the Madurodam, a miniature replica model park in Amsterdam.  The centrepiece of the display will depict Dutch canal scenes, houses and windmills set in amongst the tulips and hyacinths.  Tulipmania is part of the Europe leg of 'Gardens by the Bay Goes around the World' which is a series of floral displays for 2014, this time bringing a 'mini Holland' to Singapore.

As I mentioned I got to see and do some tulip planting myself too.  I joined some others to help plant up pots of tulips to be placed around the model Dutch style houses on display in the Dome.  It was fun to get my hands dirty and do some planting.  Exciting too to know that those very tulips I planted will be on display for a while for everyone to see.  Let's hope they turn out OK!

Tulip bulbs ready for planting
Busy planting bulbs.

After getting our hands dirty we cleaned up and went back into the Flower Dome to see the display taking shape and watch the volunteers planting the bulbs around the centrepiece, the Dutch inspired model houses.




As I mentioned this year, as well as flying over the bulbs, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have also flown over Miffy to join in the fun of Tulipmania.  She is making several appearances throughout and we were lucky enough to get to see her last week.  As you can imagine Miffy was very popular with children and adults alike and she's sure to be a hit when she pops down to the Flower Dome next.

Throughout the next three weeks you'll find a host of events, activities and competitions taking place at Gardens by the Bay, including an Easter egg hunt with Miffy and a 'Tulip Cheer' event.  Visitors to the Flower Dome can also collect a souvenir Miffy postcard, whilst stocks last.  Keen photographers can join in a photography contest in partnership with Canon, check here for details.  Or why not have a go at winning yourself a pair of tickets to Amsterdam and a host of other prizes courtesy of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.  Check out the Gardens by the Bay website for further details of all these and more.

Whether you saw last year's Tulipmania or didn't manage to get there go and check out this year's beautiful display whilst you can.



Tulipmania is on now until Sunday 4 May 2014.

The Flower Dome is open from 9am - 9pm, admission charges to the conservatories apply.

Ticketing promotion

Tulipmania Special Senior Citizens Discount

50% discount off Senior Citizen Local Resident ticket to the Flower Dome only (UP - $8/Senior Citizen)

Terms & Conditions
  • Valid from 14 April to 4 May 2014
  • Promotion is only valid for on-site purchase
  • Proof of identification and age is required, and each NRIC entitles you to one discounted ticket purchase
  • Other ticketing terms and conditions apply

Thanks to Gardens by the Bay for the kind invitation and opportunity to view the bulb planting.

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