BCI Conventions

 

 

 

Upcoming Conventions

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April 25-28th, 2024

  

 


 

Past Conventions

 

►ON FIRE
BCI Regional Convention
Hosted by the Indonesian Bonsai Society
Tangerang City, Indonesia
August 3 to 8, 2023

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►BCI Annual International Convention

Hosted by BCI and Shuyang County People's Government

Shuyang County, Jiangsu Province, China

 Sept 29 - October 5th, 2023

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BCI 2018 Convention in Mulhouse, France

BONSAI EXTRAORDINARE

 

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Bonsai Clubs International 2018; Mulhouse City hosted this event together with the French Bonsai Federation Convention, and the French Suiseki Federation Convention together with a multitude of other exhibitions. Bonsai Euro TOP 30 was an extraordinary display: More than 270 bonsai and 100 suiseki; 21 international demonstrators; and a vast market with 50 traders.

 

BCI 2017 Convention in Taiwan

Explore the Beauty and Culture of Taiwan

Changhua & Taichung, Taiwan, 4th to 7th November, 2017

 

LOCATION: XIZHOU PARK, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, WAN-JING ART GARDEN

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 Xizhou Park is the main Bonsai exhibition space and Demonstrations including Hua Feng, Style Creation, National Bonsai Exhibition, and Taiwan Suiseki Exhibition. National   Museum of Natural Science will hold Bonsai Demonstration & Exhibition of Pine & Cypress Bonsai as well as Flowers & Fruits Bonsai. Wan-Jing Art Garden: Bonsai Exhibition of   Valuable Collections, etc.

 Committee of 2017 BCI
 Chairman: Tsang-Shing Chen (陳蒼興)
 Executive Director General: Ming-Dou Yan (顏明道)

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BCI International Convention in Taiwan Video, courtesy of Bonsai Empire, www.bonsaiempire.com. All rights reserved.

 

 

BCI 2016 International Convention in Mysore, India

Beyond the Spirit of Bonsai – 2016

Mysore, India, 19th to 22nd December, 2016

We are very happy to announce the first ever International Bonsai Convention in India organized by the Avadhota Datta Peetham and The Bonsai Study Group Mumbai and its affiliated Chapters in India. The convention is being supported by the World Organizations Bonsai Clubs International (BCI) and the World Bonsai Friendship Federation (WBFF). 

INTERNATIONAL BONSAI & STONE HEADLINERS:

Albert Chang, Glenis Bebb, Jerry Meislik, Mitsuo Matsuda, Naemi Iwasaki, Nguyen Thanh Tam, Tony Bebb, Tom Elias, Walter Liew, Nikunj Parekh and Jyoti Parekh.

LOCATION: KISHKINDHA MOOLIKA BONSAI GARDEN

The Kishkindha Moolika Bonsai Garden was established in 2005. It has an exquisite collection of more than 450 carefully shaped and miniaturized trees. The trees have been aesthetically displayed in oriental garden setting amidst the tranquil surroundings of the ashram.

The name of this garden has its origin from the Ramayana. Kishkindha Vana – a miniature forest was developed by Dadhimukha, maternal uncle of Sugriva, the king of Vanaras. The name ‘Kishkinda’ itself translates to compact or narrow space.

This lush gardens developed in the oriental style and aptly named as “Kishkindha Moolika Bonsai Garden” is a testimony to the love & care His Holiness Sri Swamiji has for nature and ecology.

 

 


The Kishkindha Moolika Bonsai Garden

 

Sri Swamiji’s interest in Bonsai led to the establishment of the sprawling Kishkindha Moolika Bonsai Garden in the Ashrama premises.

  

 

Past Conventions & Tours

BCI 2016 -Unveiling the Spirit of Cooperation and Friendship in China through Bonsai

BCI officially opened three cooperation centers in Rugao, Shuyang and Kunming, the board members attended the Grand 9th China National Penjing Exhibition of BCI-China Committee, and officially signed contracts for BCI/China International Bonsai & Suiseki Convention in 2019.

 

 

 

 


Report on BCI 2016, Bonsai Beyond Borders; Philippines

Bonsai Beyond Borders; Philippines

 

The BCI 2016 Conference, sponsored by BCI and hosted by Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. and the Natural Stone Society of the Philippines, was held at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Ayala Avenue cor Paseo de Roxas Makati City,Philippines. Check out the Photo Galleries from the Annual Board Meeting, Exhibits, Events, Ceremonies, and Tours.

 

 

 


Report on BCI 2015, The Infinity of Bonsai & Viewing Stones; A Cultural Voyage from Canton to the World

The Infinity of Bonsai & Viewing Stones; A Cultural Voyage from Canton to the World

The BCI 2016 Conference was a joint affair with the Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Viewing Stone Association (ASPAC). This major event was organized by BCI,ASPAC, and the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality with additionalsupport from six significant sponsors and four co-organizers. 

This was a grand affair because of the broad-based support from organization such as theAdministration of Forestry and Gardening of Guangzhou Municipality, the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture, the Guangzhou Penjing Association, BCI-China Program, and the Guangdong Provincial Viewing Stone Association. The strong financial and logistical support of the municipal government and societiescontributed to the success of this joint convention.

 

 


Report on BCI 2014, Sunrise on Australian Bonsai

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Highlights from the Annual Board Meeting, Photo Galleries of exhibits, events and ceremonies, and articles on the BCI 2014 Conference, sponsored by BCI and hosted by the Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs (AABC). It turned out to be the largest convention ever conducted in Australia and the largest BCI Convention in recent times with 402 people from 16 different countries registering for convention activities.

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BCI in the Philippines, bonsai beyond borders

Future BCI Conventions

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Recent BCI Conventions

Galleries, Videos, and articles from recent BCI Conventions in Yangzhou, China, Denver, USA, Louisville, USA and St. Louis, USA.

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Photo Contest:

Best of BCI 2015:

Finalists will be exhibited at the BCI 2015 Convention in Guangzhou, September 18 to September 21, 2015.

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Bonsai and Stone Events Around the world:

Find an event near you, or list your organization’s event. Use our interactive form to list your bonsai or viewing stone event.