Display of orchids charms visitors in Ipoh

Datuk Bandar Datuk Roshidi Hashim (right) accompanied by Ipoh Orchid Society secretary S. Rajah (left) taking a close look at the 2013 National Orchid Competition Grand Champion, Vasco Wiboon Velvet, in Ipoh on Thursday (July 4). The competition and show was held in conjunction with the Ipoh city's 25th anniversary celebration this year.

VIVID colours of pink, purple and yellow dazzled visitors at the 2013 National Orchid Competition and Show at Dataran Bandaraya in Ipoh.

The six-day event from July 3 to July 8 was organised by the Ipoh City Council in partnership with the Ipoh Orchid Society, in conjunction with the city’s 25th anniversary celebration this year.