Kairho
11-28-2007, 09:44 AM
"Egypt’s float theme, Celebrating the Treasures of Egypt, heralds the first ever participation of the Egyptian Tourist Authority in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
"The float itself is an eloquent fusion of floral, history and art, combining pageantry, history and artistry to celebrate Egypt and its Treasures. Measuring 24 feet high, 55 feet long, and 18 feet wide, the float highlights Egypt’s mysterious past, magnificently portrayed in a dazzling array of treasures and artifacts. It is mechanically operated through an innovative, high-pressure hydraulic system that lowers the 24-foot tall float to 16 feet in height in less than 45 seconds.
"Featured against a splendid throne adorned with hieroglyphics are the statues of King Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, flanked by floral flames and torchiere bowls. Sacred falcons stand guard over stylized lotus blossoms from Upper Egypt and papyrus plants from Lower Egypt, a symbol of the union of these two lands.
"Twin obelisks representing the stability and creative forces of the solar god Ra, the ancient and powerful river Nile, her rich fertile valleys, indicating the very foundation of life, adorn the float capturing the essence of the beauty of Egypt.
"Many of the floral materials were imported directly from Egypt. Jewel-toned gardens in Red Cleopatra, Golden Sphinx and Cairo roses, which were grown exclusively for the float, were also used to further enhance the Egyptian motif."
http://www.EgyptMagic.com/ebay/EgyptRoseParade.jpg
"The float itself is an eloquent fusion of floral, history and art, combining pageantry, history and artistry to celebrate Egypt and its Treasures. Measuring 24 feet high, 55 feet long, and 18 feet wide, the float highlights Egypt’s mysterious past, magnificently portrayed in a dazzling array of treasures and artifacts. It is mechanically operated through an innovative, high-pressure hydraulic system that lowers the 24-foot tall float to 16 feet in height in less than 45 seconds.
"Featured against a splendid throne adorned with hieroglyphics are the statues of King Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, flanked by floral flames and torchiere bowls. Sacred falcons stand guard over stylized lotus blossoms from Upper Egypt and papyrus plants from Lower Egypt, a symbol of the union of these two lands.
"Twin obelisks representing the stability and creative forces of the solar god Ra, the ancient and powerful river Nile, her rich fertile valleys, indicating the very foundation of life, adorn the float capturing the essence of the beauty of Egypt.
"Many of the floral materials were imported directly from Egypt. Jewel-toned gardens in Red Cleopatra, Golden Sphinx and Cairo roses, which were grown exclusively for the float, were also used to further enhance the Egyptian motif."
http://www.EgyptMagic.com/ebay/EgyptRoseParade.jpg