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…the bonsai displayed at the

                                                                          exhibitions did not only depict
                                                                          the Chinese method of styling

                                                                          bonsai, but reflected an acceptance

                                                                          as well as adaptation of all other
                                                                          styles prevalent in different parts

                                                                          of the world clearly denoting the
                                                                          globalization of the art of bonsai.



                                                                          bonsai displayed at the exhibitions did not depict only
                                                                          the Chinese method of styling bonsai, but reflected
                                                                          an acceptance as well as adaptation of all other styles
                                                                          prevalent in different parts of the world clearly denot-
        Top; The contract for BCI-China                                   ing the globalization of the art of bonsai.
        International Bonsai & Suiseki
        Convention 2019 was signed                                          More than anything else, what appealed most was
        by BCI President Glenis Bebb,                                     the development of skills of farmers to grow poten-
        Mr. I.C. Su, Mr. Chen Chan and                                    sai, and then offering it to village or town level art-
        Chinese Officials.
        Middle; Local school children                                     ists to work on them. Simultaneous development of
        sketching the Bonsai exhibits.                                    tools, accessories, containers and above all exporting
        Bottom; The miniature bonsai                                      them world-wide has given a boost to the economic
        exhibited on ornate stands                                        prosperity of mainland China. Along with economic
        fascinated visitors at the                                        progress, the art of Penjing has percolated to inner
        exhibit.                                                          areas of China and has improved the quality of the art
                                                                          as well as the lifestyles of the people.
                                                                            In this endeavor, the government policies, active
                                                                          help and assistance of officials, education with im-
                                                                          proved techniques and communication and a growing
                                                                          awareness of greenery, environment and mutual trust
                                                                          of the private enterprises has played a major role. The
                                                                          huge internal market and external trade possibilities
                                                                          makes China a leader in Penjing Art.
                              making, Chinese artists have shown a willingness to   Our group is grateful to all the organizers of the trip
                              adopt newer techniques, design capabilities and have  for their hospitality and for giving us opportunities
                              improved on their wiring skills. They have begun ac-  to witness the progress and the culture of different
                              cepting and working on wider varieties of trees of  regions. Further, we were presented with mementos
                              temperate, sub-temperate, sub-tropical and tropical  to take back with us to perpetually remind us of a trip
                              regions. What was heartening to note was that the  well organized and truly memorable.


























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