Tonnes of fruits recreate Jurassic world at Coonoor
The 66th annual fruit show in Coonoor features exhibits made from over 4.5 tonnes of fruits designed to resemble dinosaurs. The event includes a main sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex and various other dinosaur figures, showcasing 160 different types of fruits. This show marks the conclusion of the summer festival, with the flower show ending shortly after.
- ▪The fruit show is held at Sims Park in Coonoor and will conclude on May 30.
- ▪A Tyrannosaurus rex sculpture made of dates is the main exhibit.
- ▪Exhibits include sculptures of various dinosaurs and are contributed by horticulture departments from multiple districts.
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Over 4.5 tonnes of fruits were used in exhibits made to resemble dinosaurs at the 66th annual fruit show organised at the Sims Park in Coonoor. The four day event will conclude on May 30. Dinosaur sculptures made of fruits at the 66th Fruit Show at Sims Park in Coonoor on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: M. Sathyamoorthy The main exhibit was a fruit sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex made of dates. Other sculptures of the gate made famous in the Jurassic Park movies as well as different types of dinosaurs, including Triceratops, Brachiosaurus and Pterodactyls were displayed. A total of 160 different types of fruits are on display. Exhibits were also put up by different horticulture departments from Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Erode, Karur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai, Viluppuram and Tenkasi.
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