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With many original species and more than 100 years of commercial cultivating experience, Taiwan is the world’s largest exporter of orchids with an estimated 86 countries buying types of this diverse, flagrant and flowering plant from the East Asian island. This Saturday, the Queens Botanical Garden and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office will celebrate spring by hosting Taiwan: A World of Orchids. As expected, a stunning display of blooming flowers and some tasty recipes from the homeland are in the mix, but the event will also feature children’s crafts (10 am to 5 pm or while supplies last), a Techno Prince Dancing Doll performance (12:45 pm), a garden tour (1 pm), a tea ceremony (1:45 pm) and a live musical performance (around 2 pm). The fun continues on Sunday with a plant sale featuring — what else? — a wide selection of orchids.

Details: Taiwan: A World of Orchids, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, April 5th, 9 am to 5 pm, free with admission ($4 adults/$3 seniors/$2 students with ID and children over three).

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