{"id":328632,"date":"2026-08-24T19:37:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/328632\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T19:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:37:08","slug":"queens-botanical-garden-launches-taiwan-a-world-of-orchids-exhibit-featuring-rare-flowers-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/328632\/","title":{"rendered":"Queens Botanical Garden launches \u2018Taiwan: A World of Orchids\u2019 exhibit featuring rare flowers \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing<\/a> welcomed its 13th installment of \u201cTaiwan: A World of Orchids\u201d last weekend, presenting a colorful array of rare orchids and other flower species in its art gallery throughout the two-day event and symbolizing both the charm and tenacity of Taiwanese culture.<\/p>\n

QBG partnered with Taiwan Garden and the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association (TOGA)<\/a> to present this year\u2019s exhibit, importing nearly 500 orchids directly from Taiwan in addition to 500 that were on display at the garden.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2001, TOGA is the most representative organization of Taiwan\u2019s orchid industry, with members spanning breeders, cultivators, exporters and related sectors.<\/p>\n

\"\"An orchid display for photo ops during the preview event. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo
\n\"\"An elephant sculpture adorned with flowers by Rachel Cho Floral Design. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo
\n\"\"Orchids inside a boat next to the QBG Visitor and Administration Building. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

The outdoor display included a 6-foot-tall elephant sculpture adorned with flowers and moss by Rachel Cho Floral Design, as well as a boat filled with orchids and other flowers sitting atop the water fountain outside the QBG visitor and administration building.<\/p>\n

Inside, more flower displays spanning entire walls draped over frames and tree branches, inviting visitors into immersive exhibits curated by artists including Isaac Yu, Muchen Wang, Luqi Liu, Yasunari Onodera, Non Charoenwattananon and Naomi Chan.<\/p>\n

Several hands-on workshops were also hosted over the weekend, including topics such as Ikebana, jelly flower art, dough figurine art and orchid care, as well as traditional tea ceremonies and a Chinese diabolo demonstration.<\/p>\n

\"\"An orchid display inside the QGB visitor center. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo
\n\"\"Orchids draped over a folding screen inside the QGB art gallery. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

QBG Ambassador Pauline Huang co-founded the orchid show in 2014 and has since spearheaded the annual exhibit by connecting with vendors, bringing sponsors to the garden and curating beautiful displays each and every year.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the years, we have discovered that the orchid can do much more than simply look beautiful,\u201d Huang said. \u201cWe have paired them with cuisine, cocktails, cultural presentation, and, this year, with the creativity of art in collaboration with the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association. So, after 13 years, I think we can officially say we have found many ways to make the orchid work over time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"QBG Ambassador Pauline Huang, who spoke at the preview event on Friday. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

Attendees of a preview event on Friday, Aug. 21, enjoyed the display early, watching a few art demonstrations and trying various Taiwanese foods while they viewed the orchids both inside and outside the QBG\u2019s visitor center.<\/p>\n

Evie Hantzopoulos, executive director of the garden, said TOGA and its partners did a beautiful job putting the exhibit together in only a few days leading up to the event, which she said was a testament to their hard work and dedication to bringing their vision to the garden.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to all of us for being here today for this wonderful event,\u201d Hantzopoulos said to attendees during the preview. \u201cWe\u2019re so happy to celebrate \u2018Taiwan: A World of Orchids.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Evie Hantzopoulos, executive director of QBG, delivered remarks at the event. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

David Wu, founder of Taiwan Garden, said the annual display has become an important part of the local Queens community, but this year has extended its meaning even further due to the United States\u2019 250th anniversary celebration.<\/p>\n

He emphasized the important trade relationship between Taiwan and the U.S., noting the U.S. is the largest single market for moth orchid exports from Taiwan. Over 40% of those global exports from Taiwan go to the U.S.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can see how popular the Taiwan moth orchids are to Americans, and we believe it will keep growing and growing through our efforts,\u201d Wu said. \u201cI am grateful and amazed by the QBG team and the many volunteers and sponsors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"David Wu, founder of Taiwan Garden, who spoke of the importance of Taiwan and the United States\u2019 trade relationship. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

Chiling Tong, president and CEO of the National Asian\/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship, and founding president of the International Leadership Foundation (ILF), noted that the orchid is Taiwan\u2019s most beautiful and internationally recognized flower.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, to Tong, the orchid is more than just a flower \u2014 it is a symbol of patience, care and resilience.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cIt represents Taiwan\u2019s culture, creativity and craftsmanship, and especially innovation,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s soft and brings the touch of Taiwan to all the people.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Chiling Tong, president and CEO of the National Asian\/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship, and founding president of the International Leadership Foundation (ILF). Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

Elected officials from Queens also supported the QBG orchid exhibit, including State Assembly members Nily Rozic and Dave Weprin, Council Member Sandra Ung, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.<\/p>\n

Weprin, Ung and Rozic, along with her two children, were in attendance at the preview event, expressing their gratitude to QBG and curators of the exhibit for sharing the beauty of the Taiwanese orchid with the Queens community.<\/p>\n

\"\"Elected officials join QBG staff during the preview event. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always nice to see a place like Flushing, especially in New York City, celebrate a bit of Taiwan\u2019s culture,\u201d said Ung, who grew up in Taiwan.<\/p>\n

Rozic, whom Hantzopoulos said has been supporting QBG since the first day she stepped into office, said the garden always makes what she calls \u201corchid-fest\u201d an incredible celebration each year.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a real privilege and honor to represent the garden, a place I\u2019ve been coming to since I was a young child,\u201d Rozic said. \u201cNow, to bring my own family here is just even sweeter.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"QBG staff, presenters and elected officials cut a cake in celebration of this year\u2019s orchid show. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

Weprin shared that he has a sentimental attachment to the garden because his own mother, Sylvia Weprin, served on the QBG board as vice chair for years before she died in 2023.<\/p>\n

During his time serving on the City Council, Weprin recalled a trip he and other council members took to Taiwan in 2004 for the opening of Taipei 101, the world\u2019s tallest building at the time, during which he visited orchid displays.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Queens Botanical Garden is our own special treasure,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve been to this orchid festival each and every year since the beginning, and hopefully I will continue to as long as I\u2019m invited back.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Assembly Member Dave Weprin, whose late mother, Sylvia Weprin, served on the QBG board as vice chair for years. Photo by Renee DeLorenzo<\/p>\n

In addition to presenters QBG, Taiwan Garden and TOGA, sponsors included the Overseas Community Affairs Council, China Airlines, Sheraton LaGuardia Hotel, Linda Fashion Accessories, Lin and Loveall Foundation, Ace Trading, MuseConnect, Michael Bronstein, Rainbow Care Pharmacy, U Ni Rice, Ellen Fan, Ponnie Pai, Jenny Chan, Li Li, Michael Kuo, Rose Pong, Swimming Wu, Michelle and Richard Eng, Randy Lin, Steven Yun and Sherry Yang.<\/p>\n

For more information about upcoming events at QBG, visit QueensBotanical.org<\/a>.
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