Friday, February 17, 2006
The beacon of light at the end of the long,
dark tunnel called Winter lights up to the public today.
The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2006
opens today at the Tokyo Dome,
in Suidobashi, Tokyo.
This will be my sixth consecutive year to attend this spectacular event.
Last year, however, was my first time to see the “light show”.
To avoid the crowds, I went later in the day,
and, after 4:00pm or so, as I remember it,
the lighting changed from simulated “day”:
Bright ,overhead Dome lighting,
To “night”:
A softer, more subtle track lighting,
with added directional, & multi-colored spotlighting,
for more theatrical effects; with simulated “stars” on the ceiling.
Also added to the mix in the later hours was Classical music,
with some well-chosen Arias thrown in for whimsy.
This adds a new dimension to the proceedings...
Each year I am amazed at all the different varieties
of orchids at this show, and the new hybrids created.
Here is an extensive orchid page,
for anything about orchids...
I love all the orchids;
their fragrance, appearance, etc.
But I am drawn to the Paphiopediliums, or “lady slippers”, mostly...
The show is open from Feb 18th, Saturday - Feb 26th, Sunday.
I’ll see you there...
Till next time...'Mela
10:28 PM
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Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
