Hundreds of spectacular orchids were in full bloom yesterday as HRH Princess Soamsawali presided over the opening ceremony of the annual Bangkok Royal Orchid Paradise display.
The Orchid Festival, now in its seventh year, pays tribute to HM Queen Sirikit’s fondness for Thai orchids. However, it’s not only Thai orchids on display right now at Siam Paragon. Over 500,000 orchids have taken up residence in Bangkok’s most illustrious mall, with some flowers flown in from as far afield as Taiwan, Japan and Singapore.
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The centerpiece of the show is a staggering 2.5-meter-tall albino elephant display comprised of thousands of flowers. In addition to the artful pachyderm, the show boasts a rare Rhynchostylis retusa orchid that has been awarded the HRH Princess Siridhorn Trophy in the “Spectacular Orchid” category. The flower was awarded this title for its 59 stems, which are a rarity among this type of orchid.
The orchids will be display and open to the public until June 12, so be sure to stop by. If you require additional incentives, the Orchid Festival is also hosting a contest that will award free movie tickets to flower lovers who use the hashtag “#royalorchidparadise” and share their photos on Instagram.
FIND IT:
Bangkok Royal Orchid Paradise Display
M Floor, Siam Paragon, BTS Siam Station
Showing now through June 12
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Photos: Zanyasan Tanantpapat
