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Top; The contract for BCI-China International Bonsai & Suiseki Convention 2019 was signed by BCI President Glenis Bebb, Mr. I.C. Su, Mr. Chen Chan and Chinese O cials.
Middle; Local school children sketching the Bonsai exhibits.
Bottom; The miniature bonsai exhibited on ornate stands fascinated visitors at the exhibit.
...the bonsai displayed at the exhibitions did not only depict
the Chinese method of styling bonsai, but re ected an acceptance as well as adaptation of all other styles prevalent in di erent parts
of the world clearly denoting the globalization of the art of bonsai.
bonsai displayed at the exhibitions did not depict only the Chinese method of styling bonsai, but re ected an acceptance as well as adaptation of all other styles prevalent in di erent parts of the world clearly denot- ing the globalization of the art of bonsai.
More than anything else, what appealed most was the development of skills of farmers to grow poten- sai, and then o ering it to village or town level art- ists to work on them. Simultaneous development of tools, accessories, containers and above all exporting them world-wide has given a boost to the economic prosperity of mainland China. Along with economic progress, the art of Penjing has percolated to inner areas of China and has improved the quality of the art as well as the lifestyles of the people.
In this endeavor, the government policies, active help and assistance of o cials, education with im- proved techniques and communication and a growing awareness of greenery, environment and mutual trust of the private enterprises has played a major role. e huge internal market and external trade possibilities makes China a leader in Penjing Art.
Our group is grateful to all the organizers of the trip for their hospitality and for giving us opportunities to witness the progress and the culture of di erent regions. Further, we were presented with mementos to take back with us to perpetually remind us of a trip well organized and truly memorable.
making, Chinese artists have shown a willingness to adopt newer techniques, design capabilities and have improved on their wiring skills. ey have begun ac- cepting and working on wider varieties of trees of temperate, sub-temperate, sub-tropical and tropical regions. What was heartening to note was that the
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