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Thailand prepares for International Horticultural Exposition
CHIANG MAI, May 20 (TNA) - The Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has announced that “Nong Khoon” will be the mascot for the International Horticultural Exposition 2011, representing modern conservation.
The exposition will last for 99 days from November 9, 2011, to February 15, 2012, organised at the 470-rai Rajapruek Park in Chiang Mai province.
Chalermporn Piroonsarn, the ministry’s permanent secretary, said 30 countries already agreed to participate in the exposition, including Canada, Australia, South Korea and Turkey. As well as these, 39 organizations in Thailand have promised to take part in the event which will feature agricultural tips to reduce global warming and show off over 2 million plants of over 2,500 species.
Planned activities have been divided into three main categories, namely exhibitions, academic conferences on horticulture at national and international levels, and horticultural contests. There will also be a special exhibition on agricultural contributions from Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Other highlights will include a cable car system over 40 meters above the ground, a garden of a million lights with reflective and dancing butterflies and a park of young conservationists that will raise awareness of conservation issues among youth.
The exposition is expected to attract over 2 million visitors. (TNA)
The exposition will last for 99 days from November 9, 2011, to February 15, 2012, organised at the 470-rai Rajapruek Park in Chiang Mai province.
Chalermporn Piroonsarn, the ministry’s permanent secretary, said 30 countries already agreed to participate in the exposition, including Canada, Australia, South Korea and Turkey. As well as these, 39 organizations in Thailand have promised to take part in the event which will feature agricultural tips to reduce global warming and show off over 2 million plants of over 2,500 species.
Planned activities have been divided into three main categories, namely exhibitions, academic conferences on horticulture at national and international levels, and horticultural contests. There will also be a special exhibition on agricultural contributions from Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Other highlights will include a cable car system over 40 meters above the ground, a garden of a million lights with reflective and dancing butterflies and a park of young conservationists that will raise awareness of conservation issues among youth.
The exposition is expected to attract over 2 million visitors. (TNA)
