It started in february last year as a well-intentioned move- to jazz up the already glitzy Orchard Road shopping belt with orchids, a flower long associated with Singapore. But within six months, the blooms were gone, stolen from totems lining a part of Orchard Road. The SInagpore Tourism Board (STB), which oversees the regeneration of the area, was not amused. It is not known how many orchids were stolen, but the totems used to be filled with six rows of dendrobium hybrid orchids. The orchids were then replaced with bromeliads. " the hardier bromeliads have been less susceptible to the pilferage," said the spokesman, adding that totems are now maintained on a quarterly basis. Since the switch to bromeliads, none of the blooms have gone missing.
Why did the article appeal to you?
The article appeal to me as I thought that plucking of flowers is illegal in Singapore. Furthermore, orchid is the flower of Singapore. People should not be so inconsiderate to pluck them.
What questions do I have for the writer?
I want to ask the writer why did The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) realised only when the orchids are all gone? They should have realised it earlier and impost a regulation like a fine so that people will not pluck them.
If I am in charge/ in control, would I have done the same or what actions would I have taken?
If I am in charge of the situation, I would have also change the orchids to bromeliads as it is not as attractive and it is also harder to pluck.
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