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Queens Botanical Garden celebrates seventh
annual Taiwan: A World of Orchids Exhibit
BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
cmohamed@schnepsmedia.com
@QNS
Th e Queens Botanical Garden celebrated
its seventh annual Taiwan: A World
of Orchids exhibit that was on display
from Saturday, Oct. 16, through Sunday,
Oct. 18.
Th e garden was joined by the Taipei
Economic and Cultural Offi ce in New
York on Th ursday, Oct. 15, to present the
exhibit of 500 pots of stunning orchids.
Th e exhibition also featured art celebrating
Taiwanese culture by artist Sandy Yeh
and individuals of the North America
Pastel Artists Association, and photography
contributed or curated by Joseph
Hsu.
“While we continue to face the pandemic
challenge, I think today’s event gives us
a sense of hope and normalcy,” said James
K.J. Lee, ambassador and director general
of TECO-NY, at the press conference.
“We are glad that the beauty of Taiwanese
orchids is bringing us together as we pray
for New York’s better recovery.”
Th is year’s exhibit was held outdoors
on QBG’s covered terrace following safety
guidelines from New York state. A maximum
of 25 people were allowed at a time
to view and walk through the exhibit.
“At a time when pleasures like travel
are challenging or out of reach, we’re
so thrilled we were able to work together
to safely bring this show back to the public
so people can experience the beauty of
Taiwanese culture,” said Pauline Huang,
QBG ambassador, president and marketing
director at United Custom Service Inc.
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