Hybrid orchid on display

JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Orchid Lovers Association (PAI), in cooperation with Pasar Seni Ancol, will hold a domestic hybrid orchid exhibition from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 at Pasar Seni Ancol. It will be open from 9.a.m to 9.p.m.

The exhibition will commemorate PAI's 40th anniversary and help popularize orchids. The exhibition will also evaluate local orchid farmers' success in nursing domestic hybrid orchid flowers, an organizer said.

He said he hoped the event would help boost local hybrid orchid farmers' creativity and productivity.

An exhibition of orchid paintings and other decorative plants will also be held. (bas)