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Natural Harmony and Artistic Gathering in Liuzhou
Reflections on the First BCI International Landscape
Bonsai Invitational Exhibition
By Liu Chuangang, Executive Vice President of BCI China, International Bonsai Master
BCI’s first
international
exhibition
themed around
landscape
bonsai,
set a new
benchmark for
global bonsai
collaboration.
On November 1, 2024, the city of Liuzhou,
China, hosted the inaugural BCI International
Landscape Bonsai Invitational Exhibition.
Although the event has concluded, the vivid moments
and unforgettable scenes remain etched in my memory.
This grand occasion was not only an artistic feast but
also a bridge fostering deeper exchanges and collabora-
tion among bonsai artists and enthusiasts worldwide.
An Unprecedented Event
The success of this exhibition and its associated
activities owed much to the strong support and
guidance of Mr. Chen Chang, President of Bonsai
Clubs International (BCI). The event attracted teams
from over 20 provinces, regions, and special administra-
tive zones across China, including Hong Kong, Macau,
and Taiwan, alongside more than 150 international
guests. As BCI’s first international exhibition themed
around landscape bonsai, the event set a new benchmark
and provided an expansive platform for global bonsai
collaboration.
Exceptional Showcases
The exhibition brought together top-tier bonsai
creations from various regions, including landscape
bonsai, tree bonsai, tree-stone bonsai, and miniature
bonsai. These works vividly showcased the philosophical
essence of Chinese bonsai art, emphasizing the harmony
between humans and nature and the unity of objects
and self. The masterpieces embodied the principles of
drawing inspiration from nature, achieving a perfect
blend of natural beauty, craftsmanship, form, and
artistic expression that left viewers in awe.
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