15 Aug. |
17.00 - 20.00h. |
An exotic BLISS picnic and a sky fi lling flower rain by Blossum
23 Aug. |
15.00 - 16.00h. |
Spectacular performance of Brazilian fight dance
30 Aug. |
12.00 - 17.00h. |
Cheerful children’s activities with kids art and face painting
31 Aug. |
15.00 - 17.00h. |
Learn how to balance on a ball, to juggle with cones or to spin the diabolo.
7 Sept. |
To be announced
14 Sept. |
15.00 - 17.00h. |
Centre Pompidou in the middle of Rotterdam
Continuing:
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11.00 – 20.00h. |
Special “nature“ sound scape
Tuesday – Sunday |
11.00 – 20.00h. |
In Rotterdam the Flying Grass Carpet will
be provided with a coffee corner. The Italian
entrepreneur Stefano Campailla will make great
cappuccino and mouth watering sandwiches for
you.
There is also a picnic package to enjoy at this
Flying Grass Carpet.
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Citypark Schouwburgplein Rotterdam |
| The Flying Grass Carpet 15th Of August Till The 17th Of September 2008 |
| Hop on board the Flying Grass Carpet and join it in its quest for adventure and urban leisure. HUNK-design and ID Eddy have designed the Flying Grass Carpet; it’s an instant park that can be unfolded in any city. This way bringing a unique experience of fun and relaxation that can be shared worldwide. The Flying Grass Carpet is designed to look like an immense Persian rug with its pattern executed in different types of artificial grass, giving it a typical look and touch. The design consists of different parts that can be adjusted to any location. The size of the Flying Grass Carpet can be altered from 18 by 22 meters to 32 by 58 meters. |
When landed in a city the Flying Grass Carpet is ideal for all kinds of events. As with ordinary parks, people can lie down on the grass or play ball with their friends. But its attractive appearance is also perfect for special events. It’s an excellent spot to have a Frisbee tournament, a city picnic and all sorts of contests and performances. The Flying Grass Carpet delivers a beautiful alternative for city dwellers to enjoy the city. It brings instant cosiness and a green leisure feeling to any city where it lands. The combination of green, beauty and activity makes the Flying Grass Carpet irresistible! |
| Spectacular opening with BLISS and BLOSSUM |
  
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The Flying Grass Carpet at Galerie op de Rotte, Rotterdam 
Flying Grass Carpet at
Temporare Garten Aachen,
Germany
Flying Grass Carpet at
international art fair
de Kunstvlaai Amsterdam |
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> The Flying Grass Carpet consists of approximately 85.000.000 grass halms. The total Carpet weighs 6375 kilos (1,5 kilo/m2). > There are about 100 different types of artifi cial grass. > In 2004 130.000 km2 of land in America consisted of grass lawns and the Americans spend 30 billion dollars on the green halms. > The first artificial grass dates back to the late fifties. > In 2004 130.000km2 of land in America consisted of grass lawns and the Americans spend 30 billion dollars on the green halms. > According to Wikipedia half of the surface of the Netherlands consists of grass. Indirectly we are for 95% depen- ding on grass for our food. |
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Rotterdam gets green! Rotterdam is a green city. During the Green Year 2008, Rotterdam's greenery will be highlighted even more. With new trees, special activities, green surprises and innovative initiatives for a more beautiful, green city after 2008. Together with you, because Rotterdam is greener ...if you join in. 