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Trees were brought from many parts of India. Those who could not bring trees could participate in the photo contest.
Top right; Prize-winning Casuarina equisetifolia by D. Ravindran
Middle right; Carmona microphylla bonsai by Sujata Bhat Bottom; Bucida spinosa bonsai with driftwood
arrangement by Chand Kejriwal
Day One:
e event started with a parade through the exhibits lead by the Swamiji and the VIP guests, who were treated to festive music and tribal dancing. At the Opening Ceremony special awards and “Sasya Bandhu” blessing were given at the opening by Swamiji.
Day one demonstrations commenced a er lunch. Two Demonstrators worked simultaneously on the stage at the same time. Chen Chang Liu, from Taiwan worked on a large cus. Mitsuo Matsuda, from Japan worked on a large Casuarina equisetifolia. Workshops were also conducted on the stage in the amphitheater with two workshops and mini demonstrations by local talent running simultaneously.
Lindsay Bebb gave a Suiseki talk and Power Point Presentation in the stone exhibition hall which was a great
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