Thursday September 3, 2009
Fairyland of bonsai trees and orchids
Story and photos by DESIREE TRESA GASPER
Amazing sight: A uniquely-shaped orchid. JOHOR BARU: There was a photo-taking frenzy at the recent Johor Baru International Orchid and Bonsai Show as visitors were so amazed by the gorgeous orchids and bonsai trees that they could not stop snapping away with their cameras.
Landscape architecture student Nurfarhana Abd Aziz, 21, who came with her classmates, said she was impressed by the variety of plants and flowers.
“I like the way they used lighting, water features and other props to enhance the exhibits,” she said, adding that her favourite display was by the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council.
Housewife Liew Swee Ping, 26, said she loved flowers and found the exhibition interesting.
“I spend a lot of my time tending to my garden and I understand the amount of care needed to make flowers look healthy and beautiful.
Close up: View of the intricate leaves of a bonsai plant. She said the exhibition was a learning experience as she discovered many types of orchids and was awed by the uniqueness of the flowers.
“There are many hybrids of the flowers and they come in many shapes and sizes,” she said, adding that she might expand the orchid range in her garden.
For A. Leena, 23, the bonsai plants were a beautiful representation of living art.
“Since young, I have been amazed by the intricate shape of bonsai trees.
“They look fragile and difficult to handle. I am sure the plant’s beauty reflects the time and commitment invested by the owner,” she said, noting that each tree was unique.
Outstanding: Exhibit by a team from Sarawak featuring a hornbill. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, in launching the event, said he was happy that 11 countries participated in the show, which had more than 40 local exhibits featuring various themes and concepts.
Big winner: This bozai tree clinched first place in the Large Category. Featured were more than 20,000 cut orchids and 5,000 orchid and bonsai plants.
There were also orchid clinics, traditional dances, music performances and stalls selling orchids and gardening products.
Their favourite: Students Nurfarhana Abd Aziz, 21, (left), Musleha Ahmad, 21 (centre) and Siti Norhasyithah Zulkifli, 21, posing at a flower exhibit by Pasir Gudang Municipal Council. 
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