Explore the rich cultural heritage of Türkiye, influenced by the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, and the rare blooms at Rose Romance 2024 at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay.
Now on till 30 June 2024, the latest flower display at the Flower Dome features over 16,000 roses of nearly 70 varieties.
This is the fifth edition of Rose Romance and presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Singapore.
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Rose Romance 2024: The Beauty of Türkiye’s Wonders at the Flower Dome
This year’s Rose Romance highlights the lesser-known side of Türkiye with detailed recreations of the country’s historical and geographical wonders.
These include the Roman columns of Hierapolis, a prosperous spa town during the Hellenistic period, alongside the Antonine Fountain from Sagalassos, once a thriving city of the Roman Empire.
Visitors are transported back to when ancient Greece and subsequently Rome, once shaped Türkiye.
There is also the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pamukkale. In English, this is translated as “Cotton Castle” in English. It is a natural formation of cottony-white travertine terraces contrasted against azure spring waters.
Amongst the other recreations at Rose Romance 2024 is a Bodrum house with its distinctive, white-washed exteriors and blue accents, a style which is emblematic of Türkiye’s Aegean coast.
Get a peek into a traditional rose distillery setup. This showcases Isparta’s rose oil production, while a perfume storefront, decorated with authentic Turkish items.
Rare Roses at the Flower Dome’s Rose Romance
There are a variety of rare roses at Rose Romance. These include roses with just five petals to some with more than 90.
In addition to the typical pink and red roses, there are also others that include two-toned and a shade that some horticulturists call “black”.
In addition, there are other unique roses on show, which diverge from the conventional appearance of a rose.
The Rosa ‘Sunshine Babylon Eyes’ is a striking variety with just five petals, yet featuring a vibrant centre of pink and yellow, that creates an illusion of a flower within a flower.
There is also the Rosa ‘Leonardo da Vinci’, named after the artist and which boasts of over 90 petals in a striking shade of deep pink.
Gardens by the Bay CEO Mr Felix Loh said, “Gardens by the Bay strives to bring the world to our visitors through the ever-changing floral displays in Flower Dome. In our second collaboration with the Turkish Embassy, we are excited to spotlight Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage and horticulture, through showcasing the Damask rose for the first time, as well as recreations of their architectural treasures. The Damask rose only blooms once a year, and together with the unusual ‘black’ roses we have brought in, are rare horticultural experiences in Singapore we hope visitors will enjoy.”
Ambassador of Türkiye to Singapore H.E. Mehmet Burçin Gönenli said, “In the light of last year’s successful Tulipmania display, we are delighted to partner once again with Gardens by the Bay in presenting Türkiye’s natural, cultural and historical beauties in Singapore. This year marks the 55th year of bilateral relations and the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between Singapore and Türkiye. We look forward to welcoming our Singaporean friends, future couples and families to this captivating and romantic Rose Romance floral display throughout June.”
Win Air Tickets to Istanbul
Visitors can stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to Istanbul through a social media contest courtesy of Turkish Airlines, the official airline partner of Rose Romance.
To participate, they can post their favourite photos of themselves at Rose Romance on Instagram, tag @gardensbythebay, and share what they loved most about the floral display in the caption.
Rose Romance 2024
When: Sunday, 2 June to Sunday, 30 June 2024, 9 am to 9 pm
Where: Flower Dome (Admission charges apply)
Website: Rose Romance
