Orchids

Asean Orchid Congress 1986

An old postcard of Malaysian Orchids

An old first day cover handled down to me from my uncle who is now about 70 years old.

Here are some facts about World Orchid Conference WOC :

1954 - the 1st WOC was held in St. Louis, USA. the American Orchid Society, Inc sponsored it,and so grew the idea that the best and most knowledgeable orchidists of the world should meet once in 3 years to exchange their knowledge, to impart their ideas to the public and to get to know each other better.

1957 -The 2nd WOC was held most appropriately n Honolulu then at the crest of its orchid wave,and it was a fine success, for it combined availability of lovely plants with a site already famous as tourist paradise
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1960- The 3rd WOC was held in London and the world saw the splendour of its annual Chelsea Flower Show. It was here that the Malayan orchid Society's exhibit came into prominence. The bright and gay tones of the thousands who visited the exhibit. The queue in front of the 46 foot long exhibit was 12 deep and jammed tight hour after after for the duration of the show.

1963- This success was very largely responsible for the fact that Singapore was the host to the 4th WOC which was held at the Victoria Theatero.

Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia in September 1963 but left the Federation two years later.

2008 - the 19th WOC was held in Miami,Florida.

Are you a fan of orchids? I like these flowers but unfortunately I don't have green fingers to grow them.

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