Beautiful ‘ORCHID-SHOW’
at Chiang Mai, Thailand................
Saturday, August 10, 2013; completing a quick, 2-day
fungus-collecting trip in the surroundings of Mushroom Research Centre, Chiang
Mai, we were on our way back to Chiang Rai. Mr. Michael, Samantha, Dhanushka,
Dev and myself; we left the MRC at 8:00 am, passed through the near-by elephant-ride
and proceeded via Chiang Mai. Michael was on the wheels. He was readying to go
back to his home in England and wanted to pick up a few, little souvenirs from
Chiang Mai.
As we entered the city, surrounded by ancient brick walls and
water canals, Chiang Mai was showcasing one of the largest orchid exhibits.
Michael parked the vehicle and we went through the exhibits which stretched
for over a km in the pavements. It was not only orchids, but also bonsai,
crotons, anthuriums, succulants, cacti, grafts of mango, jackfruit, guava and
all kinds of ornamental and fruit plants displayed for exhibition and sale. Undoubtedly, Chiang Mai is a beautiful and clean city.
Amongst all, what attracted us very much was the glorious orchids. Thailand
is a leading country in the world exporting some of the finest varieties of
orchids, in bulk. Some of their suppliers have largest selection of Dendrobiums,
Arandas, Vandas, Mokaras, Oncidiums and dyed orchids in numerous colours, sizes
and density. On that day, a glimpse of these, we could see and enjoy in Chiang
Mai.....
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