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Taiwan: A World of Orchids


Taiwan: A World of Orchids will return for a three-day celebration, Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14, 10am to 5pm. Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend of live music.

This event is free with Garden Admission: Adults – $6; Seniors (age 62+) – $4; Students with ID – $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2; Children (3 and under) – FREE; Members – FREE.
Please note: free hours are suspended on Sunday.

PROGRAM*:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
8am to 5pm Orchids Available for Purchase in the Gift Shop
10am to 5pm Taiwan: A World of Orchids Exhibit Open for Viewing
11am to 1pm Ask the Orchid Doctor with experts from the Long Island Orchid Society
11am to 5pm Live music by students of award-winning violinist Kevin Shue

Saturday Only:
1pm and 3pm Wei-Yang Andy Lin (erhu) & Nan-Cheng Chen (cello) play traditional Taiwanese music

Friday and Saturday, 11am to 1pm, Sunday TBD:
Ask the Orchid Doctor! Wondering how to keep your orchid healthy? Looking for someone to diagnose a sick plant?
Or, just interested in learning a little something about orchid care? Meet experts from the Long Island Orchid Society who will be here to help!

*subject to change

Details

Date:
August 12, 2016
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
10$
Website:
http://queensbotanical.org/programs/orchids

Organizer

Queens Botanical Garden
Phone:
7188863800
Email:
Website:
http://queensbotanical.org/programs/events

Venue

Queens Botanical Garden
4350 Main Street
Flushing
Phone:
7188863800
Website:
http://queensbotanical.org/programs/orchids