Mandai Orchid Garden, A Wonderful Getaway
Singapore can be considered to be one of the pioneers in the field of orchid hybridization. Singapore is also Asia's major exporter of orchids. Incidentally one of the largest commercial orchid farms in Singapore is located at 200 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore. The Mandai Orchid Garden was initiated by John Laycock in the year 1951; Laycock was also the founder of the Orchid Society of Southeast Asia (OSSEA). The Mandai Orchid Garden every year draws over 200, 000 visitors to its pristine gardens and flowers.
Attractions at the Mandai Orchid Garden include the Vintage Garden, Orchid Propagation Garden, Propagation Garden, Gazebo, Water Garden, Herbs and Spices, Tropical fruit Orchard and the Flora and Fauna found in the gardens.
The Mandai Orchid Garden is also an ideal spot for corporate events and weddings and numerous such events are booked at the gardens. The Mandai Orchid Garden has held events such as the Corporate Seminar, the International Olympic Council Guest Mrs. Rogge, Singapore Food Festival 2005 Culinary Class and the Singapore Food Festival 2005 Media Preview. The type of corporate events that are held at the gardens include Special Interests and Thematic Events, Association Anniversaries, Workshops and Seminars, Cocktail Parties, Product Launches, Corporate Meetings, Networking Sessions, Dinner and Dance, Family Days, Conferences and Trade Exhibitions.
The Mandai Orchid Garden is an ideal getaway; visitors can dine, shop and even have the ideal dream wedding at the garden. While enjoying the Mandai Orchid Garden one would need to find some Singapore accommodation. But don't worry as one can find a Singapore hotel very easily.
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