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styles were demonstrated to develop the skills and also Rocknockers of the World Unite at
to learn how to use their knowledge with a different
perspective. Also, under the patronage of Master Budi Annual Symposium
Darmono Sulistyo, the Lake City Bonsai Association
and Bonsai Club Bhopal launched Suiseki Foundation Stonework Symposium 2016 is the 14th annual
with Indian Bonsai Society, Mumbai. It was like a gathering of stonemasons, artists, professionals,
festival celebrating Peace and Prosperity beyond the patrons and enthusiasts hosted by the Stone
borders since 2nd Oct was also the Birth Anniversary Foundation. All are invited to participate in this
of Mahatama Gandhi. event—part conference, part workshop, part family
Major attractions were the Kokedama weighing reunion—dedicated to the Stone Foundation’s
50 kg and Bonsai Haat to bring a common platform mission: To Honor Stone, Stonework, and Stone Art.
from pre bonsai material, ceramics to complete bonsai Stonework Symposium 2016 is a dual venue event,
plants for sale. Apart from this, there was On Spot beginning in San Francisco January 14-17 and
Bonsai Making Competition and the winners among continuing in Gualala, on the Mendocino Coast for
different categories were awarded. Also, to appreciate hands on workshops January 18-28.
the efforts made by the gardeners, gift hampers were The focus of the Program while in San Francisco is
given to them as a token of appreciation. Bonsai lovers the Theory of Stonework in the public realm with an
not only loved plants but also loved to enjoy life at its emphasis on Design & Appreciation. Venues include
fullest. Totally different side of artists came up during the venerable DeYoung Museum and Scottish Rite
their Cruise trip, visit to Sanchi and also they there Temple. Attendees will then travel north on California’s
filled with joy when they saw the different folk dances Highway 1 to Gualala where the program focuses on
of Central India. In the end, the club has been awarded the Practical Application of Techniques, new and old,
with the Best Exhibited Bonsai by Bonsai Study Group with an emphasis on Building & Community.
on Indo-Japanese Association, Mumbai. Experience, enjoy and learn from interesting and
There were around 12 States that attended our informative presentations and demonstrations, tours,
summit and they were namely: Madhya Pradesh, workshops, informal discourse, communal dining,
Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Orrisa, competitive games, and camaraderie. This event is
Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, cosponsored by the Stone Foundation and Gualala
Maharashtra, Assam and Rajasthan. Arts Center. More information can be found at www.
stonefoundation.org and www.gualalaarts.org.

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