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In the afternoon, Zhao Qingquan lead BCI delegates
Convention Videos at throughout the new penjing garden, indoors and out-
www.bonsai-bci.com of-doors. Attendees had the opportunity to see some
Watch videos from the of the finest examples of beautifully groomed Yang-
2013 International Bonsai zhou style trees and other trees. This facility houses
Convention on the BCI
website for the sights and some of the finest examples of penjing in China.
sounds of this exceptional At the request of the Mayor of Yangzhou, Slender
Convention. West Lake officials erected a large marble monument
There is a professionally as a tribute to the convention and BCI’s 50th anniver-
produced, 10-minute video
on the Convention and sary. Together with officials of the City of Yangzhou,
unedited videos of the BCI official held a formal unveiling ceremony of the
many demonstrations. Visit monuments. Immediately afterwards, the large group
the website often as we post walked a short distance to the penjing garden for a
videos and photo albums formal tree planting ceremony, and the unveiling of
from this Convention.
permanent plaques honoring each of the demonstra-
tors at this convention. Each of the events was care-
fully orchestrated and unfolded with ease and dignity:
A tribute to the officials who worked for four years in
planning this huge international event.
That evening, a grand closing banquet was held com-
plete with an hour-long series of performers. This
professionally produced entertainment was punctu-
ated with short closing remarks, the presentation of
awards, and the presentation of a plaque from the Above; Notable Chinese potter, Gong Linmin demonstrated
Chairman of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation various slab building techniques as he created by hand several
to BCI President Tom Elias. In his closing remarks, containers in front of an appreciative audience.
Tom thanked the Yangzhou city officials along with Bottom; The demonstrations were all located on an enormous
the administrators of Slender West Lake for their ex- lawn in individually constructed gazebo-like structures, each with
cellent planning and support of this convention. His ornate Chinese-style roofs.
remarks in English and Chinese were clearly appreci-
ated by the Chinese hosts.

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