Here's something that's a little bit unusual for you. Olympic Rings floating in the Fraser River. Olympic Rings made of cranberries. I think it's fairly safe to say that this is a first. It would be fun to fly over and see it from the plane, but by the time the cranberry rings are installed, the airspace restrictions will mean hubby won't be allowed to fly over that area.
The cranberry installation is part of the Richmond Revealed program by the City of Richmond, showcasing Richmond industries to the world. It also includes:
- a 7-storey Inukshuk to be built out of shipping containers
- a room sized model of the Canada Arm, Canada's contribution to the International Space Station
- a double dragon dance performance on February 14th, Chinese New Year. The dragons are 150 metres and 75 metres long.
image City of Richmond
Depicts the Canadian Olympic Committee's Logo - maple leaf, flame and Olympic Rings
62 metres x 70 metres or for those who measure in imperial 200 x 300 feet
13,600 kilos (30,000 punds) of cranberries - about 13 million cranberries
All cranberries will come from Richmond farms
There are approximately 60 family owned cranberry farms in Richmond
30 anchors will hold the display in place
All the berries will be composted after the Games