The Sok An Phnom Kulen Orchid Research and Conservation Centre in Siem Reap province received the visit of Environment Minister Say Samal on Sunday, who called for more effort to study and preserve orchids in protected areas which can become tourist attractions. Run by a passionate orchid seller and collector Sok Vichea, the new centre hopes to attract tourists and researchers and plans to further orchid collection. Find out more in the Khmer Times article here:
The Chicago Botanical Garden is currently hosting an Orchid Show that features some amazing displays, including an historical orchid timeline* and we have the honour to show-case it here, for you.
*A few more time-events were added to this digital adaptation produced by OrchidCambodia.
*A few more time-events were added to this digital adaptation produced by OrchidCambodia.