We are organizing a colossal bonsai event called “International Bonsai Art & Culture Biennale” ( Theme : When Art and Culture Meet Through Bonsai ) in Yogyakarta, an old historical/ cultural city in Central Java of Indonesia, renowned as the centre of classical Javanese fine art and culture . This event is joined organized by Forum Hobby Indonesia (FHI) and Indonesia Bonsai Art Club Association (Aksisain), supported by Keraton King Palace of Yogyakarta, Vredeburg Fortress Museum, Culture & Tourism of Yogyakarta, and Tour Guide Association of Yogyakarta.
The exhibition venue will be in an old historical Dutch fortress, the “Vredeburg Fortress Museum” and the “International Culture Night” will be hosted by our Yogya Sultan in the “Keraton Palace“. All are within walking distance to the city center, Beringharjo traditional market, Malioboro night market etc. After the opening ceremony, all guests will join the “andong” horse-carriage and “becak” city parade to enjoy the unique bonsai display along the city boulevard.
There will be “King Trophy” from Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, “Ismail Saleh Trophy”, “Saburo Kato Trophy”, “Iwasaki Trophy”, “Amy Liang Trophy”, ”WBFF Trophy”, “Chinese Penjing Artist Association Trophy”, “Ryuga Dragon Trophy”, “The Best Bonsai Display Trophy” etc. There will be also uncounted art & cultural activities during the event e.g. demo of batik drawing, silver jewelries, ceramic making, painting, sculpturing, traditional music (gamelan) & dance, wayang (puppet) show; Gala Dinner with Ramayana Cabaret at Prambanan Temple, touring to such as Borobudur Temple, Taman Sari Water Palace, Kasongan traditional crafts center, caving adventures ; or we can also organize special tour to Bromo Mt, Bali Island or other specific trips etc.
We will also organize a picnic-trip where all guests will participate in the “Friendship Trees-Planting Picnic” as part of our green campaign activity. All international delegates will be requested to participate to perform their unique culture in the “International Culture Night” with their traditional costumes.
It will be from 18 – 21 October 2014, in concert with the celebration of 258-th birthday of Yogyakarta City; so we will also celebrate together the “258 Lanterns Night for Yogyakarta”. We are expecting hundreds of guests from around the world, including world famous bonsai masters. Among our friends who will be coming are Solita Rosade, Bill Valavanis, Mauro Stemberger, Pedro Morales, Prof. Amy Liang, Wu Cheng Fa etc.
Please jot down and reserve your schedule, bring your family and experience the great fun.
For detail information, please visit our website : www.internationalbonsaibiennale.com
Warm regards,
Robert Steven
General Secretary
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