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Breakfast had to be very early, as the buses arrived to
take us to the showground at 7.30 am. However,
breakfast is worth a mention – every dish you could
possibly dream of was on offer, it was a bonanza for
choice. The only thing missing – orange juice! It was
a shame not to be able to do justice to such a
magnificent spread, but we were pushed for time and
THE SHOW that early in the morning, I for one, am not particularly

OPENED WITH hungry.
A LION DANCE Outside, it was dry but very windy, and it became
much colder later on, unfortunately. The show site was
outside a massive government building, possibly part of
a car park. There were ninety-four bins, some reserved
for bagged Koi after they had been judged. Fourteen
bins were set aside for major winners, and up to fifty bu
Koi were judged in bags. The show opened with a lion
dance. These dances are spectacular – I so wish we Above:
could do the same for our show!) The stage area was The Show site looked
magnificently decorated with numerous huge flower impressive, there was a
arrangements in front of it. Other nice touches were the total of ninety-four bins
with fourteen bins set
small buttonhole of artificial flowers for each judge to aside for the major
The showground was
next to a massive wear, plus the culmination of the show opening – we all winners.
government building. exploded huge party poppers!
Right:
The show opened with
Taiko drummers and a
spectacular lion dance.

Right:
The stage area was
magnificently decorated
with numerous huge
flower arrangements.

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