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ropical regions of the world have a decided
advantage over temperate regions when de-
veloping bonsai. Trees with large trunks and
branches can be grown from seedlings within
Ta few years. Trees dug from the wild are quick
to respond and starting growing again. Plus, the range
of potential species to be crafted into bonsai is very
broad. This was evident in the recent Grand Indone-
sian Bonsai & Suiseki Exhibition 2014 that was held
in October, 2014. Approximately 1,000 medium- and
large-sized trees were displayed between the two ven-
ues for this event. It was a beautiful display of out-
standing trees developed by a wide range of highly
skilled artists belonging to the Indonesian Bonsai So-
ciety. This grand event was staged to celebrate the 35
th
anniversary of this large and active society.
Since bonsai started in temperate and warm tem-
perate climates, many of us don’t realize how advanced
the art of bonsai has developed in the Southeast Asian
countries, especially in Indonesia. My immediate re-
action to learning that this event would be held in two
locations was puzzling. That is, until I discovered that
Indonesia consist of over 17,000 islands and stretches
over an East to West area equivalent to the breath of
the United States. The first segment of this impressive
exhibition was held in Bandung near Jakarta from Oc-
tober 11-19, while the second component was held on
the more eastern island of Bali.

Top right; Opening ceremony, from left Mr Fukuda Jiro, Mr Tom
Elias, Mr M Paiman, Mr Soeroso Soemopawiro, Mr Sung Bum Yung,
The Governor of West Java representative, Mr Saptodarsono, Budi
Sulistyo
Middle; Stone exhibit
Bottom; Bonsai exhibit area

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