By Tashi Pradhan, Gangtok (Sikkim), Mar 19 : The first International Florishow, held in Sikkim recently, pulled large number of participants from within the country and abroad. Lauding the effort of the State Government , the participants viewed the festival as unique opportunity for commercial purposes. Showcasing the huge variety of flowers, the Florishow exploded in myriad hues of beautiful blossoms. Sikkim is renowned for its rich flora and the Florishow displayed around 600 species of orchids , 240 species of trees and ferns, 150 varieties of gladioli and 46 types of the world-famous rhododendrons during this show. Home to more than 600 orchids, Sikkim is known as nature's own garden. The Florishow was first ever-professional floriculture expo facilitating buyer seller meet. A dozen delegates from foreign countries and fifty-eight delegates from across the country thronged this show. The Florishow proved to be an ideal place for professionals to look for future supp...
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