Reported 11 months ago
In the drama 'My Mother-in-Law Is So Adorable 2', the incorporation of orchid aesthetics aims to engage the audience. According to statistics from the Council of Agriculture, in 2018, the average annual flower expenditure per person in Taiwan was less than NT$1,000, mainly used for rituals and celebrations, dropping to only NT$300 during the pandemic, leading producer Chen Hui-ling to feel concerned while studying Taiwan's orchid industry. Through the show, Chen hopes to raise awareness among Taiwanese about the blessings brought by the land through flowers. The drama even features a specially designed orchid glasshouse with the intention to further drive the flower-buying trend beyond just being used for ceremonial purposes. During research, Chen unexpectedly discovered that orchids, particularly Phalaenopsis, have economic value beyond aesthetics, as their leaves are rich in polysaccharides, now utilized in beauty products. In an effort to promote local industries, she suggests collaborations between public TV and flower farmers for co-branded products to facilitate industry development.
Source: YAHOO