Released September 23rd, 2010, were these two beautiful vertical Starbucks Cards dubbed "Flora Expo".
Starbucks was a sponsor of this half year event that began November 6th in Taipei, Taiwan. The 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition was held from November 6th, 2010 to April 25th, 2011. This was the first time the event was held in Taiwan. Taipei was the seventh city in Asia to host such a gardening expo, and this was a chance for Taiwan to show the world its commitment to outstanding gardening and the achievements it has made in the biotechnology sector. Unlike suburban expositions held in Kunming, Hamanako, Chiang Mai and other cities, the 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition took place in the city center as a response to people's desire for more urban green spaces. The site plans and designs of the year's show incorporate urban renewal concepts. It was estimated that as many as six million tourists will visit Taipei City for the 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition. The Expo helped Taiwan share with the world its achievements in the areas of tourism, catering, gardening and biotechnology. These Cards are very colorful with a whimsical flower design that fit perfectly into the "coffee cup" Matching Sleeve. The Sleeve is included with this set.