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Top; The Farewell Banquet at Farewell Dinner
the glittering Huang Chao
Golden Hall started with a
spectacular light show set to A glittering venue with
music.
Top left; Chairman Tsang-Shing a dramatic light show,
Chen, with Jyoti and Nikunj live music, dancing, and
Parekh. Mr. Chen presented
each demonstrator commem- merrymaking all around
orative mementos, including a
specially minted medallion.
By Vic Ceballos, Philippines
Middle left and right; BCI President Glenis Bebb pre-
sented Sujata Bhat with the BCI Writer/Photogra- aving attended a number of bonsai and stone
pher Award for 2017. She also presented Mr. Chen conventions in many parts of the globe, which
the prestigious BCI Meritorious Service Award for Hall are capped with a farewell dinner, this one in
his generosity and support in promoting the art of Taiwan was really fabulous, one of the best. The venue
bonsai, both in Taiwan and abroad.
was simply grand. Impeccably prepared Chinese food,
wine and spirits were overflowing, treating all guests
to a gastronomic delight. It was a time when most, if
not all, people in attendance had one thing in mind;
enjoy the camaraderie of fellow bonsai artists and
stone lovers in a party set-up!
After all the commendations were given to the
participants of the event, the big contingent of
bonsai artists from the Philippines did their prepared
number, which was a perfect kick-off for every one
to start dancing. Glenis Bebb, BCI president, Mr.
Chen, chairman of the event, to name a few, joined
the Filipinos dancing and singing on stage.
The band played dance music, which made most
in attendance jump to their feet and swing their hips.
Soon, all who were dancing formed a long line going
around the hall to the beat of the music. Anyone who
wanted to join the “train” was free to join. With or
without the influence of alcohol, the entire hall was in
a frenzy. Prominent persons in the bonsai world were
just there to enjoy the night away!
This farewell dinner-party was certainly a
memorable way to end the grand bonsai and stone
event, which shall always be remembered fondly
by those who were present. Truly, bonsai bridges
friendship along with dances and songs!
Bottom; A large group of artists from the Philippines kicked off the
dancing and partying, inviting all to join them on stage until there
was standing room only, but the dancing continued unabated!
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