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Introduction
Taiwan International Orchid Show is an annually
event that occurs in Tainan County, showcasing large
number of decorative floral displays, exhibits of
many orchid species and innovative orchid breeds
and horticultural products. It attracts some 200,000
visitors and many plant experts and business people
from all over the world. This year TIOS was scheduled
in 7th to 16th March, and I was fortunate to visit
even before the show begins, special thanks to my
taiwanese friends. |
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at the airport
Never
did I expect to see such a huge billboard
promoting TIOS 2009. I was thrilled to be
attending this event. When I first arrived
at the halls, there were many top quality
orchid species and hybrids that await registration
for judging. |
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Registration |
Cattleya
hybrids |
Cattleya
nobilior |
V.
lamellata semi-alba |
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Setting
up |
Species
Booth |
Species
Booth |
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A
place for plants and friends
In
such an event, there will be plenty of opportunities
to meet old friends and also make new ones.
As everyone has similar interest, it becomes
easy for conversation and discussions. It
is also the time to share and learn some
plant cultural tips and tricks. |
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Phal.
cornu-cervi
"Red" |
Paph.
venustum "alba"
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Cattleya
walkeriana "Edward" |
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Cattleya
nobilior concolor |
Cattleya
percivaliana |
Cattleya
intermedia orlata |
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Many
things to see and buy
When
you are attending any orchid shows, my advice
is to bring 2 times more the cash you thought
you will spend. It is often at shows where
you get to see all the beautiful things
that you have always wanted and also brand
new things that you have never thought you
will buy. During the show, I managed to
empty my wallet even before the stores completed
setting up. |
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Phalaenopsis
section |
Cattleya
section |
Cattleya
nobilior |
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A
rare opportunity, Paph. tigrinum
Paphiopedilum
tigrinum is considered one of the more endangered
species from China and I am glad to have
seen it with my own eyes. Besides triginum,
I saw albino form of venustum, hirsutissimum,
concolor and delenatii. Not only interesting
and rare Paphiopedilums, there were also
many bulbophyllums, cattleyas, dendrobiums
and others. |
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Orchids
display |
Orchids
display
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Orchids
display |
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Fantastic
display of orchids
Producing
a good arrangement of live orchids must
have been very difficult but the taiwanese
made it look simple. They must have gained
much skill and experience over the years
in order to produce a winning display. Hope
i can learn more about plant arrangements
next time. |
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President
Ma Ying-jeou |
Ribbon
cutting ceremony
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Ribbon
cutting ceremony
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Landscape
display |
Landscape
display |
Landscape
display |
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A
tree of Paphiopedilum sanderianaum
Ever
thought of seeing Paph. sanderianums on
a tree? There you have it, sanderianum being
displayed as an epiphyte on tree branches.
The paphiopedilum display constructed by
Taiwan Paphiopedilum Society was amazing,
never have I see such a congregation of
CITIES APPENDIX 1 Plants. |
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Paphiopedilum
Fanaticum |
Paphiopedilum
delenatii
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Lion
dance |
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The
official opening to the public
It is often during official opening ceremony
of the Chinese, where you'll get to see
lion dance performance. In Taiwan there
was no difference, Taiwan International
Orchid Show 2009 began with loud traditional
lion dance music and all warmed up by the
lion dance group. It was a fantastic experience
for me, hope you’ve enjoyed it too. |
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