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TMessage froM the editor
he feature article in this issue is a report on the 2017 BCI International Convention in Taiwan. e theme expressed before the event—“Explore the Beauty & Culture of Taiwan”—was an
understatement. For those who have never visited Taiwan, words alone could not have prepared them for the experience. Conference Chairman Tsang-Shing Chen and his organizing committees, volunteers and supporters, delivered a convention of amazing scope. Bonsai was rst introduced to Taiwan during the period of Japanese colonization over a hundred years ago, but it was in the ’80s and in the ’90s that bonsai masters there created and established a distinctive Taiwanese character in their bonsai. is conference was proof that bonsai is a massive industry in Taiwan and its artists and trees are second to none. Added to this were spectacular banquets, beautiful gardens and museums, stimulating lectures, generous and gracious hosts, and the result was a world-class convention. e only quandary was that no one could attend every single event. Luckily, many BCI Directors were in attendance and contributed to this report. Some wrote articles or contributed photographs, others did both, and some, provided their comments and observations. anks to everyone’s e orts, we o er a comprehensive snapshot of the conference. We also received more photos than we could print, so, over the next few weeks, look for them on the BCI website.
With wonderful memories of the 2017 BCI Conference still fresh in our minds, we now eagerly anticipate the 2018 conference in France. Organizer François Jeker introduces us to some of the featured artists that will be demonstrating there. As well, we publish the rst details of the Post Convention Tour of Eastern France, organized by BCI.
Gudrun Benz o ers us two more reports. e rst is from Cesano Maderno, Italy, that hosted the 20th AIAS National Congress on Suiseki. A sure sign that stone collecting is popular in this country. e second is from Hameln, Germany, the setting of the tale of the Pied Piper, where the Annual National Meeting and Exhibition of Bonsai-Club Germany and the German Suiseki Society took place.
Michael Collins McIntyre recently came across a beautiful book by photographer Stephen Voss. Michael was so impressed by the photo- graphs that he looked into how it came to be, and discovered that it takes a bonsai community to publish a book.
Bonsai artist Lindsay Bebb, comfortable working in three dimensions, whether it’s a bonsai tree or a super-hard piece of wood, o ers us a step- by-step article on making a Root Wood Stand.
In Quebec, bonsai enthusiasts have found a degree of harmony with the sometimes controversial practise of collecting trees from fragile environ- ments. Why not plant a few trees when collecting yamadori?
—Joe Grande, Canada (editor@bonsai-bci.com) 2 | BCI | January/February/March 2018
MISSION STATEMENT
BONSAI CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
Bonsai Clubs International, a not-for-pro t educational organization, advances the ancient and living art of bonsai and related arts through the global sharing of knowledge. We educate while promoting international friendship and solidify world relationships through cooperation with individuals and organizations whose purpose is consistent with ours.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Glenis Bebb, President Queensland, Australia president@bonsai-bci.com
Helen Su, 1st Vice President Taiwan, R.O.C. bcivp@bonsai-bci.com
Nikunj Parekh, 2nd Vice President Mumbai, India nikunjyo@gmail.com
David DeGroot, Secretary Washington, USA degrood@comcast.net
Roger Snipes, Treasurer Washington, USA treasurer@bonsai-bci.com
DIRECTORS
Massimo Bandera, Italy
mb@massimobandera.it
Gudrun Benz, Germany
Benz-W@t-online.de
Sujata Bhat, India
sbhat@hotmail.com
Enrique Castaño, Mexico
ecs7768@yahoo.com
Vic Ceballos, Philippines
chilloutprof@yahoo.com
Chen Chan, China
chairman@pck.com.cn
Les Dowdell, Canada
hokkoku@telusplanet.net
Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan
bonsailo@mail2000.com.tw
Frank Mihalic, USA
mihalicf@yahoo.com
Ing Suan Ng, Malaysia
isng1818@gmail.com
Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
budisulistyo22@gmail.com
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WEB SITE EDITOR
Joe Grande, Canada
editor@bonsai-bci.com
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