Bee Research & Development Centre, Hanoi 2007 (video release 1995) 30 minutes (VID02) This film won a Gold Medal at the Apimondia Congress in 1995. It provides an informative explanation of Melaleuca swamps and the associated ‘rafter beekeeping’ with Apis dorsata. We are introduced to the flora and fauna of the swamp in the Mekong Delta region, which has been greatly affected by war and deforestation. The important economic aspects of the honey and white wax collected from Apis dorsata are explained. Next is a section on the Apis dorsata colony and how it functions. Finally a description of why raftering developed, a step-by-step account of how the rafters are constructed, and the research that is underway to improve the techniques. Produced with funding from KWT Netherlands and BEENET Asia, the Technical Advisor is Vincent Mulder. PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide technical support for any DVD or video we supply. We cannot be responsible for incompatibilities with your system