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LATEST NEWS! - Japan Region
Sharing Itoigawa Shimpaku with the world!🌏
Dec 2024
Kim Sae Won, President of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation and the World Bonsai Convention Ambassador Shimizu Chieri visited the Itoigawa Geopark!😀
To help share bonsai culture and Itoigawa Shimpaku Bonsai Project, we discussed cooperation with the World Bonsai Friendship Federation, especially with regards to the upcoming 10th World Bonsai Convention in Kual Lumpur🇲🇾
Despite the snowy weather, the two were able to visit various Geopark facilities and local bonsai gardens❄
Mr. Kim, Ms. Shimizu, thank you for your support!😆
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LATEST NEWS! - ASIA PACIFIC Region
The Indonesia Bonsai Society (PPBI) has been chosen to host the WBFF 1st Regional WBC. It will take place at Ciputra World in Surabaya, East Java Island, from July 4th to July 8th, 2024. The event takes place at the same time as the Piala Presiden Bonsai and Suiseki competition, which is Indonesia's biggest national bonsai show. The AGM for the WBFF in 2024 will happen at the same time which will see the attendance of most of the regional directors.
immediate past NEWS! - Europe Region
The Trophy 2024 will be held in the Limburghal in Genk, Belgium, where we have the disposal of the complete venue floor. This will cover a 4000M² competition floor and a 4000M² traders and professionals area. Demo’s will be held in the Auditorium and can seat up to 650 guests
Date : 17th-18st February 2024
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Immediate pas NEWS - Japan Region
98th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition
Part1 From February 9 (Fri.) to 12 (Mon.), 2024
Organized by Nippon Bonsai Association
The four days of the first term from February 9 to 12 has ended, so we will report the results in a flash.
Three places won in the first quarter of the 98th Kokufu-Ten Awards as follow:-
Mr. Anek Tamlong (Thailand)
Kaede Hiroshi Tada (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Chinese goods (Hamamamatsu, Nagasaki) Mr. Nakano (Fukuoka)
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PAST NEWS : China Region
Chinese New Year’s Eve Prized Bonsai!
Complete Collection of Zheng Zhilin’s Bonsai Art Exhibition
On this occasion of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new year, reviving and renewing everything, I am very honored to be invited by Mr. Zheng Zhilin to participate in today's event. Here, on behalf of the Bonsai Branch of the China Flower Association, I would like to express my warm congratulations on the grand opening of the "Zheng Zhilin Bonsai Art Exhibition"!
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PAST NEWS : Japan Region
Saitama City Agenda with the Saitama City Mayor
8th February 2024
WBFF welcomes cooperation for the 10th World Bonsai Convention to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2026. This is to learn the experience and know-how from Saitama City, which has hosted the 8th World Bonsai Convention successfully.
WBFF will also present the idea to the Japan Bonsai Association about the time capsule project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kokufu Exhibition. Saitama City, the World Bonsai Friendship Federation, and the Japan Bonsai Association would like to collaborate on the capsule project with the Saitama City government as a leading role.
Therefore, during the Kokufu Exhibition in February 2025, it has been planned that WBFF will hold the annual general meeting of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation and propose a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the time capsule project.
A plethora of diverse bonsai resources, including images, books, tools, USB drives, and pots, will be assembled. It would be most fitting to have the burial ceremony for the time capsule following the 2026 World Bonsai Convention. The 2026 World Convention is a great opportunity to gather a lot of resources.
Shimizu Chieri, the Japanese Youngest Bonsai artist and honorary ambassador for the 10th World Bonsai Convention in 2026, deserves much of the credit for ensuring that the visit of the WBFF Chairman on February 8, 2024, was well-organized and productive thanks to her immense networking skills.
By WBFF webmaster
9th February 2024
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Imemediate past event - Japan Region
98th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition
Part1 From February 9 (Fri.) to 12 (Mon.), 2024
Part2 From February 14 (Wed.) to 17(Sat.), 2024
From 9:30 to 17:30 (Last admission 17:00)
On Feb 12 and Feb 17, the exhibition will close at 15:30 (Last Admission 15:00 )
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Admission is JPY 1000 for Part1 and JPY 1000 for Part2 as single tickets.
However, a ticket for Part1 and Part 2 purchased together is JPY 1500.
Admission is free for NBA member, please show your membership card.
LATEST NEWS : North America Region
BONSAI AS FINE ART - THE BLUE RIDGE BONSAI SOCIETY, BLUE SPIRAL 1 (publication)
THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM
The art of bonsai brought together the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society, The North Carolina Arboretum, and the Blue Spiral 1 art gallery to celebrate “Bonsai as Fine Art” through seminal events held in Asheville, North Carolina, on June 2 through 11, 2023. Each was an indispensable player in setting the stage leading to these events and in carrying them out successfully:
• The Blue Ridge Bonsai Society, promoting the art of bonsai in western North Carolina and educating beginner-through-advanced enthusiasts, sought a break-out opportunity to show bonsai as art at the highest level.
• Blue Spiral 1, under the leadership of Gallery Director Michael Manes, had become one of the finest art galleries in a city known for its vibrant art scene.
• The North Carolina Arboretum, under the direction of Executive Director George Briggs and its Bonsai Exhibition Garden under the guiding hand of Curator Arthur Joura, had made Asheville a top destination for bonsai lovers throughout North America.
Immediate past event : Japan Region
New Year's Eve in Kyoto! Gafu Ten (Shohin Bonsai Fair)
It will be held at Miyakomesse near Heian Shrine from January 5th (Fri) to July 7th (Sun).
Materials and mini-pins, of course, are filled with single-handedly-made weapons, guns, and tools. We look forward to seeing you all.
【Small Business Fair 49th Elegant Exhibition】
Friday 5-7 January 2024 10:00am to 4:00pm (last day until 3:00pm)
Venue: Kyoto City Agriculture Hall Miyakomese (Inside Yokohama Ward / Yokohama Park)
Entrance fee: 1,000 yen (Under 18 free)
Sponsor/All-Japan Small Goods Association of Public Benefit Societies, Kyoto City, Japan Small Goods Cooperative
LATEST NEWS! - Australia/New Zealand Region
International relationship formed with Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, article contributed by Leigh Taafe, NBPCA Curator
On 1 November 2023, Scott Saddler AM, Executive Branch Manager of the National Arboretum Canberra and Leigh Taafe, Curator at the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia (NBPCA), travelled to Japan to mark a significant moment in the history of bonsai art. A new collaboration with the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum (OBAM) in Saitama Japan, was formalised by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which the Japanese affectionately refer to as a "Sister Museum Agreement".
The formal ceremony for the signing of the MoU by Scott Saddler and Saitama Mayor, Mr Hayato Shimizu, was witnessed by an audience of influential bonsai community members from both Japan and Australia, including the Australian Ambassador to Japan, Justin Hayhurst.
LATEST NEWS! - North America Region
Welcome to Bonsai on the Bayou 2024
Hosted by the Houston Bonsai Society at the Marriot Westchase, featuring many guest artists including: Bjorn Bjornholm, Sergio Cuan, Min Hsuan Lo, Sean Smith and many more leading seminars, workshops and demos. There will be raffles, auctions, exhibitors and merchandise and a chance to see a huge selection of world-class bonsai, kusamono, shitakusa and suiseki from Texas and around the world.
LATEST NEWS! - Australia New Zealand Region
Welcome to the 36th AABC Bonsai National Convention, proudly hosted by the Bonsai Society of Queensland. Bonsai By Design is another chance to catch-up with one another.
The Convention venue is Royal on the Park, Brisbane City.
International Demonstrators are:
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Koji Hiramatsu, from Japan,
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Martin Walters, from New Zealand.
Australian Demonstrators are:
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Lindsay & Glen Bebb, from Qld,
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Andrew Sellman, from Qld.
For all Convention information please visit: https://bonsaisocietyqld.asn.au/Events/#!event/2024/5/16/36th-aabc-national-bonsai-convention
For the 2024 Convention Registration Form click here.
PAST NEWS! - South Asia Bonsai Federation
Naseoh is having annual Exhibition 2023 on 18,19,20 of December.
Venue is the handicapped school in Chembur.
Time- 10 am to 5 pm.
As usual IBS giving their support by displaying their bonsai and three days workshop sessions by various club artists.
1) First time ever all the Mumbai clubs will be invited.
2) Naseoh has made available stalls for selling material at reasonable price for three days.
3) you cannot sell plants, cactus or bonsai at this exhibition as only NaSEOH boys will do that.
4) following are the list of items you can sell—-
Wire ,Fertilizer Soil ,Moss Stones,plastic pots, bonsai Tools,bonsai bases and Suiseki bases. Seporex brick artifacts, Bonsai jewellery , drift wood. scrolls, aprons Suiseki, sands, manure,Greeting cards, paper craft, artificial bonsai. And any hobby related things like painting paper crafts
5) The cost of Tables is Rs 2500/ for three days
6) it includes chair, light security for three days
Exhibition starts at 10 am till Five pm.
You all are invited for the same . Official invitation will be posted with full details
LATEST NEWS! - Australia New Zealand Region
For the first time in New Zealand, the Auckland Bonsai Society is proud to present multi award winning, internationally acclaimed Bonsai artist Mauro Stemberger!
Mauro will be on stage for two days of demonstrations, working on extraordinary material and hosting two days of intensive private workshops.
Also Featuring
- Demonstrations and workshops from locally renowned artists
- Trading area full of trees, pots, tools and accessories
- Exhibition of New Zealand’s best Bonsai Trees
The event will take place over the weekend of 15th and 16th June 2024, at The Domes, Auckland Zoo.
Workshops to take place 17th and 18th June at The Surrey Hotel.
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WBFF T-shirt design competition 2024
WBFF Bonsai Suiseki Photo Contest 2023
The inaugural WBFF Global Pot Competition
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