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We’re an enthusiastic group of individuals brought together by a common passion - pure love of bonsai.
Our pioneers worked tirelessly to establish a federation back in 1970, to unite the world bonsai community.
Have a look at what we’ve got coming up, and if you’re interested in knowing more about WBFF?
simply get in touch with us.
Our Objectives
To promote and diffuse throughout the world, bonsai a living art that can be appreciated by all peoples.
To sponsor and promote World Bonsai Convention (WBC) once every four years.
To exchange knowledge, technology, information, and related matters to the art of bonsai among countries of the world, thus advancing international friendship and goodwill.
WBFF promotes World Peace Through Bonsai
Upcoming Highlight Events
- Thu, Oct 31LiuzhouOct 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – Nov 03, 2024, 11:00 PMLiuzhou, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
- Fri, Nov 08StellenboschNov 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – Nov 11, 2024, 11:00 PMStellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South AfricaNov 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – Nov 11, 2024, 11:00 PMStellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South AfricaThe 2024 convention celebrates over 4 decades of bonsai in South Africa. As we mark this milestone, we are delighted to have our team of headliners, including Elsa Bourdouri, Jennifer Price, Hannes Fritz, Freddie Bisshoff, Vian Herbst, Scott Bredin and Emile de Bruin. This will be a very special
- Sat, Nov 23ReusNov 23, 2024, 7:00 PM GMT+1 – Nov 24, 2024, 7:00 PM GMT+1Reus, Reus, Tarragona, Spain
- Fri, Jan 17AranjuezJan 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jan 19, 2025, 11:00 PMAranjuez, 28300 Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
- Fri, Feb 21GenkFeb 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 23, 2025, 11:00 PMGenk, Jaarbeurslaan, 3600 Genk, Belgium
- Fri, Mar 07Karjat Mumbai, IndiaMar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM GMT+5:30 – Mar 09, 2025, 7:00 PM GMT+5:30Karjat Mumbai, India , Karjat, Maharashtra 410201, India
- Fri, Mar 07Karjat Mumbai, IndiaMar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – Mar 09, 2025, 11:00 PMKarjat Mumbai, India , Karjat, Maharashtra 410201, India
- Fri, Jul 18Gianyar RegencyJul 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jul 21, 2025, 11:00 PMGianyar Regency, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
- Sat, Sep 13East RochesterSep 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – Sep 14, 2025, 11:00 PMEast Rochester, W Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445, USA
- Sat, Oct 18Xizhou TownshipOct 18, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT+8 – Oct 26, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT+8Xizhou Township, No. 138號, Section 3, Zhongyang Rd, Xizhou Township, Changhua County, Taiwan 524Oct 18, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT+8 – Oct 26, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT+8Xizhou Township, No. 138號, Section 3, Zhongyang Rd, Xizhou Township, Changhua County, Taiwan 524The 10th WBC warming-up event for the year of 2025 will be hosted by the National Bonsai Association of Taiwan (NBAT) from October 18th, 2025 to October 26th, 2025. The event is in cooperation with the "Taiwan Design Expo 2025" hosted by the central government of Taiwan.
- Fri, Aug 28Kuala LumpurAug 28, 2026, 7:00 AM GMT+8Kuala Lumpur, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Date and time is TBDBrazilOur 15th FELAB congress will be in Curitiba, Brazil. Our hosts and the director of the event Carlos Tramujas are preparing to receive us and give us their best at this congress. Let's go to Brazil, let's live together the experience of Brazilian bonsai.... #congreso2026 #XVFELAB
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- Date and time is TBDYeosu-siDate and time is TBDYeosu-si, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea