Effective public communication 2

Effective Public Communication

(COM 30103)

Canisius Bong Wei Pheng (0318914)

Oral Presentation 2

Topic: Parks and Gardens

Perdana Botanical Garden

-Situated in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur

-Is a type of Landscaped gardens with a lake.

-Regarded as the city’s most busy park.

-Easily accessible by walking, train or bus as it is located just

southwest of Chinatown and KTM Old Railway Kuala Lumpur

Station.

-Unique design mixing contemporary and classic style

Historical Background •The park was officially opened on 1st May, 1975.

•Initially the park was called Public Gardens

•Later renamed as Lake Gardens

•On the 28th June 2011, the gardens were renamed again to Perdana Botanical

Garden.

•This marked the completion of the first phase of the process of turning the

Public park into a Botanical Park

Structures and types of park

• With an approximately 92 hectares of space

•There are many types of park and structures in here.

•Herb garden, orchid and hibiscus garden, conservatory garden and many more.

National Monument

•An imposing bronze statue on a low hill facing the lake garden.

•This monument was designed by an American sculptor, Felix de Weldon

•It commemorates the warriors who died defending the sovereignty of Malaysia.

Boathouse

•Has the facility of an hour

•For family boating on the lake

Deer Park

•Many spotted deer from Holland.

Activities

Jogging

Jogging tracks and walking trails for people to sweat out.

Taking Photos

•Captured the beautiful view of the garden

Walking and Visit around

•People walk around the garden and

some with their family visit different

part of the garden

Materials

Walking and Jogging pathway

•The outer layer is Plexitrac top coat

•The first layer

References•Sculptures and 3D-art installations at Perdana Botanical Garden - Community | The Star Online. (n.d.). Retrieved August 6, 2011, from http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/10/30/Entertaining-walk-in-the-park-Sculptures-and-3Dart-installations-draw-visitors-to-art-festival-in-Pe/• White Temple ( Wat Rong Khun):Chiang Rai. (2013,Septemeber 5). Retrieved June 20, 2011,from http://travelmoments.net/2013/09/05/white-temple-wat-rong-khun-chiang-rai/

• News & Events. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2012, from http://www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my/events-2012-bonsai-orchid-show.php

• Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens - Taman Botani Perdana. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2012, from http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/kuala-lumpur-lake-gardens.html