Recap Europa Cup 2022

On Aug 26-28 the EUROPEAN FLORISTRY CHAMPIONSHIP - EUROPA CUP 2022 took place in Katowice, Poland. In the spacious, modern halls of the MCK International Congress Center 16 florists from all over the world realized their tasks: 

  • Task 1 - table decoration "Every life has a soundtrack" - a design for the evening school reunion. This work was inspired by the competitor's favorite song from their country;
  • Task 2 - installation in floral foam "Dance in the rain" representing the beauty of dance and movement;
  • Task 3 - bouquet "Life is much like a song" that reflected the emotions aroused in the florist by the music track titled "Espana Forever" by Maanam;
  • Task 4 - body decoration "Dancing queen" - dancer's body decoration, inspired by a recording.
  • Task 5 - musical surprise "The sound of music" inspired by the Grand Hall of the NOSPR Concert Venue.

After 2 days of hard work, during the Grande Finale featuring fantastic artistic performance, the Jury President Thomas Ratschker announced the winners of the European Florist Championship in Katowice in 2022:

  • The next European Champions is Hanneke Frankema from the Netherlands;
  • The second place was taken by Gabor Nagy from Hungary;
  • The third place was appointed to Michael Liebrich from Germany.

Europa Cup was the first such event after Covid-19 pandemic and the outburst of the war in Ukraine. Its realization was threatened by fears and insecurity. Nevertheless, it turned out to be a magnificent event for the visitors from all over the world.