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bonsai et penjing du Québec, talked about the ethics of yamadori, an important theme of the weekend, and then introduced Pierre Bourque, past mayor of Montreal ( 1994 - 2001) who was honoured for his contributions to the advancement of bonsai in Quebec.
Pierre Bourque, was a past curator of the Montreal Botanic Garden and a leader in the creation the Floralies International ower show. But more importantly he encouraged the development of bonsai societies and other horticulture groups including a professional training program for the bonsai and penjing gardens at the Montreal Botanical Gardens.
A Hiroshima bell, one of only eight in the world, rings yearly in the Botanic gardens of Montreal as a result of Bourque’s successful twinning of Montreal with Hiroshima.
A er a delicious “Cuisse de canard dans une sauce au bleuet” there was a recognition of all those who organized and participated in the successful week end. ere was the Société de Bonsai et Penjing du Québec. eir president is Patrick Blandeau. Other participating societies included Groupe Bonsai Québec, with president Alain Goulet; Société de Bonsai et Penjing de Montréal, with president Jean Dumaine; the Bonsai des Bois-Francs with president Martin Houlé, and the Ottawa Bonsai Society, with president Vianney Leduc.
Top inset; Larix laricina by Brian Donnelly
Bottom inset; Acer buergerianum by Robert Smith
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