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The hundred-and-twenty-plus BCI members from 19
different countries enjoyed some of the best food, bonsai,
stones and hospitality one could imagine. Friendships
were made and global understanding enhanced. It was
truly a trip of a lifetime and served well to educate BCI
about the fully established bonsai and stone culture in
China.
We look forward to returning to China for the 50-year
BCI Anniversary and International Bonsai Convention
that will be held in Yangzhou in 2013

© Rosemarie Voelker
“ The China tour was an outstanding once-in-a-lifetime
event and all organizing parties deserve a well-done and
congratulations on this event.
The one thing I will keep with me well after the 2010 China
tour is over and the memories fade, is the fabulous friend-
ships that where made or rekindled.
BCI is an organization spread across the world and we only
tend to meet once a year. To be able to talk and bond like
we did over these two weeks was priceless. ”
Ian Glew, Australia

above; Stone on display at the Xingwei Stone Culture Art Center.
left; The Guangzhou Chinese Swamp Cypress (Glyptostrobus pen-
silis) is very similar to the Bald Cypress except the branches grow
in an extremely fastigiate manner hence it is shown with little
foliage. The dynamic trunk makes up for the straight foliage.
© Rob Kempinski
below left; Gorgeous Pine bonsai at the Bonsai Club Exhibition in
Nanjing
below; Tianjin like many Chinese cities, has a modern skyline.

© Rosemarie Voelker

12 | January/February/March 2011
© Budi Sulistyo