8. National Orchid Garden
The main attraction within the botanic
gardens. Located on the mid-western
side of the garden, the hilly 3 hectare
site has a collection of more than
1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of
orchids.

15. Talipot palm – This palm flowe
only once in its lifetime,
producing the biggest
inflorescence in the flowering
kingdom. The palm grows fo
30 to 80 years, storing up
energy and strength in its trun
to send out this massive
inflorescence. After flowerin
and fruiting the plant will die
A flowering Talipot is truly a
rare and impressive sight. I
was lucky !

17. The Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage on
Symphony Lake occasionally has free
concerts on weekends. Notable performers
include the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
and Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
I heard an excellent concert of the Symphony
Orchestra ! Parents with kids , pets and
baskets full of food and wine ,come to the
park , sit on the lawn , eat, relax and enjoy
the music . It’s so pleasant !

20. Concert and picnic !

23. Frightening clouds
above us while
listening to the
concert in the Park.
The organizers gave
us raincoats in case
the rainstorm started!
But we were lucky !
No rain and
wonderful concert !

24. Noemi
2007