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President’s Message

am still reeling from the recent, fabulous City Bonsai Exhibition at the Zhongzheng
World Bonsai Convention held in Japan. Gymnasium. We will visit the Taroom
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I r those who could not make it, I hope National Park followed by your choice of a
you enjoy the articles included in this visit to Amy Liang's Bonsai Museum or the
issue. I have attended all of the eight World National Palace Museum in Taipei and some
Bonsai Conventions starting with the one in free time for shopping.
Japan in 1989. This 2017 Convention was a It’s not too late to register. Help us
fantastic event. The exhibition was the best celebrate BCI’s 55th year and join us for the
ever, the likes of which will probably never Convention and Tour. You can register at
be repeated. www.bcibonsai2017.com
One of the things I love most about We are close to launching the updated
conventions is that I get to catch up with International Instructors Register. It will
bonsai and stone friends. It is interesting to include twenty Bonsai/Penjing Masters
share bonsai knowledge with those living in from China and twelve from Taiwan. The
a different climate and environment. Whilst selection process in China is very thorough.
we can communicate daily via social media The qualification is higher than our BCI
and forums, sharing our bonsai and stone standard. The Management team includes
knowledge with friends, old and new, over a 5 evaluation people and 9 bonsai masters.
coffee or glass of wine to me is a much more The final selection is posted on their website
enjoyable experience. for general approval. The purpose of the
Another significant happening in register is to make available a list of BCI
Japan is the election of Naemi Iwasaki as Demonstrators for your Conventions or
Chairman of Nippon Bonsai Association. club events. We hope to launch the register
Naomi has worked very hard in the bonsai later this year. If you want to be included in
community in Japan and internationally as the register you must be a member of BCI
Vice Chairman of WBFF. She attends many and meet the criteria. The details and how Our Annual Convention will be
bonsai events throughout the world and is to apply can be found on the BCI website held in Taiwan from November
a strong supporter and life member of BCI. <http://www.bonsai-bci.com/index.php/
Congratulation my dear friend! bci-resources/bci-instructors>. 4th to 7th, followed by a four-
Our Annual Convention will be held in Each Instructor will be issued an official day, five-night tour ending in
Taiwan from November 4th to 7th, followed certificate.
by a four-day, five-night tour ending in The revamped BCI website is now Taipei on the 11th. We have a
Taipei on the 11th. We have a great line up of complete and I invite you to log at www. great line up of demonstrators,
demonstrators, along with a fabulous display bonsai-bci.com and browse the new features. along with a fabulous display of
of Taiwanese Bonsai and Stones. During the It is very easy to navigate. Check out the store
convention you will have the opportunity where you can purchase books. Taiwanese Bonsai and Stones.
to visit Changmei Cultural Park, Chuanshi We are changing the Stone and Tree of During the convention you
Garden, Wanjing Art Garden, Xizhou Park the Month format making it a competition
and Lungsheng Petrified Wood Museum. for Stone and Tree of the Year. Any member will have the opportunity to
The post convention tour will take in of BCI can submit entries and the BCI visit Changmei Cultural Park,
the beautiful sights of Taiwan Island in the members will vote for the winning bonsai
South, East and North. and stone which will be chosen from the Chuanshi Garden, Wanjing
Highlights include: Kaohsiung—visiting Trees and Stones of the Month. We are Art Garden, Xizhou Park and
Guang Shan Buddha Museum and Kenting seeking sponsorship for prizes. More details Lungsheng Petrified Wood
National Park;Taitung—taking in the will be available soon on the BCI website,
sights in the Sanxian Terrace Scenic Area. www.bonsai-bci.com. Museum.
Hualien—enjoying a visit to the Distillery
sales centre, Ami Aboriginal Cultural Cheers from Down Under,
Centre, Bohtai Bonsai Garden and Hualien Glenis Bebb

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