PUTRAJAYA: A Time Capsule buried on Aug 29, 1995 will be opened for public viewing for the first time during the Royal Floria Putrajaya 2024, which runs from today until Sept 1.
Putrajaya Corporation president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said the capsule, first opened in 2020, can also be viewed on its website.
“What sets this year’s Royal Floria apart is that the capsule, buried in 1995, is being opened, giving the public a chance to view its content,” he said after the walkabout session and media preview of the Royal Floria Putrajaya 2024 yesterday, Bernama reported.
Fadlun said Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has consented to officiate the event, during which a special orchid will be introduced to mark the occasion.
According to him, the 13th Royal Floria, held at Persisiran Tasik, Precinct 2, covers 6.07ha and features over 700,000 flowers and plants.
“We anticipate a million visitors after a four-year hiatus,” he said, adding that the petunia was chosen as this year’s theme flower because of its distinctive growth structure and the striking beauty of its petals.
In addition, he said the event would feature over 500 orchid varieties, including more than 15 special collections named after royals and dignitaries.
The theme of this year’s Royal Floria is “Raikan Bersama, Celebrate Together!” and it will take place from 9am to 10pm from Monday through Thursday and from 9am until midnight from Friday to Sunday.
For Malaysians, tickets are priced at RM10 for adults and RM5 for children, aged seven to 12, while for non-citizens, tickets are RM30 for adults and RM25 for children.
Admission is free for children aged six years and below, as well as persons with disabilities.
Free shuttle bus services from MRT Putrajaya will depart every half-hour from 7.30am to 10.30pm on weekdays and until 12.30am on weekends.
There are also water transport options, such as the Putrajaya Lake Cruise and water taxis.
