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On our last lap of our stay in China we flew from personalities. Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates for
Kunming to Guangzhou which is the gateway for eco- the best bonsai entries at the exhibition were awarded.
nomic and trade activities in China. From the airport Famous Chinese bonsai masters were also honoured
we all drove down to Panyu city for the 9th China for their contribution to the art of Bonsai.
National Penjing Exhibition & 1st Penjing Exhibition The contract for BCI-China International Bonsai &
of BCI-China Committee. Suiseki Convention 2019 was signed by BCI President
Glenis Bebb, Helen Su and Chinese Officials.
9th China National Penjing Exhibition Mrs. Helen Su and Mr. I.C. Su coordinated the
& 1st Penjing Exhibition of BCI-China whole event and made each of the BCI team member
Committee comfortable.
The venue of one of the largest Bonsai Exhibitions Our perception of Bonsai in China: In the last two
was in Panyu City Square, right opposite our Hotel. decades a remarkable change in Chinese Bonsai scene
The bonsai exhibit area was beautifully laid out with has become evident. In spite of having over a 1000
around 800 exquisite Penjing, Shohin and Suihan year old Bonsai tradition and a typical style of Bonsai
Penjing of renowned national artists and brought to
the venue from all across the country. A special area Inset; Mr. Chen Chan, the main
displayed the best suiseki of the country. organizer of Bonsai Exhibition
The inaugural ceremony was held in a covered area at Panyu, welcoming the
of the square and commenced with a highly entertain- delegates to the 9th China
ing exhibition of the beating of drums to music by National Penjing Exhibition &
young girls dressed in traditional outfits. BCI Presi- 1st Penjing Exhibition of BCI-
China Committee.
dent Glenis Bebb spoke on BCI activities and Mr. Bottom; Panorama of the
Chen Chan’s contribution to BCI. Mr. Chen Chan exterior exhibit space in Panyu
gave the inaugural speech followed by speeches by of- Square..
ficials of the Panyu Government and Chinese Bonsai

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