17 July 2008

Singapore Orchid Show 2008

The largest orchid show in Singapore!

Competitive Classes and Prize Winners’ Display: Individual plants and landscapes in 145 classes judged by 60 orchid judges from 15 countries

Schools Landscape Competition: Displays from 10 schools on the theme of ‘Flights of Fancy: Orchids for National Day’

Orchid Talks: Learn more about orchids and how to grow them from our experts (free)

Orchid Quizzes and Activities: 7 quizzes suitable for all ages, designed to test your knowledge of orchids. Complete 3 and exchange for a prize!

Batik Workshops: Learn how to make your own batiks with orchid motifs (nominal charge)

Photographic Display: Personal favourite and “best of” photos chosen by top orchid photographers

Orchid Species: A display of magnificent orchid species from the collection of the Singapore Botanic Garden

Orchid Hot Spots: We live in one of the most orchid rich areas of the world. Find out where else orchids are found and what threats they face

Heritage Orchids: Find out about the ‘Made in Singapore’ hybrids that put Singapore on the orchid map from this fascinating display

A marketplace of over 100 stalls selling a wide range of products, including orchid plants, is expected to be very popular with the 200,000 visitors expected during the festival.

For advance tickets, go to http://www.singaporegardenfestival.com/ticketing02.html

(entry to the Singapore Garden Festival includes entry into the Singapore Orchid Show)

More information at http://www.singaporeorchidshow.com/