The Pohutukawa Blossom Has Started

Seasonal flowers in November

Although flowers are blossoming the whole year round, there is one unique indicator that summer is on it's way to NZ: the Pohutukawa trees are blossoming. For only a short period from late November to around Christmas they show their deep red flowers, and that is why they are also calles Christmas trees.
To celebrate this blossoming, there is a Pohutukawa Festival in Thames, which was opened yesterday with presentations and a procession of one of the Thames primary schools.
As you can see, adults take their part and dress up without shyness, and the atmosphere was very relaxed as it is so typical for this country.   

Pohutukawa Tree, Coromandel Western Coastline

Crazy Parade on Pohutukawa Festival, Thames

Even adults have their fun

Haka in the park

Daniel enjoys the relaxed atmosphere

Sunset approaches

Sunsel at Kuranui Bay, Thames

At Kuranui bay, Thames


Below, two videos of the Haka at the Kuranui Bay park - gorgeous!