First Preparatory Meeting for the 2019 Beijing World Horticultural Exposition International Bonsai Competition Held in Shanghai
The first preparatory meeting for the "2019 Beijing World Horticultural Exposition International Bonsai Competition" was held in Shanghai
Photos and text by Wang Yingji, courtesy name Zilin
The first preparatory meeting for the "2019 Beijing World Horticultural Exposition International Bonsai Competition" was held from April 22 to 23, 2018 at the Taoyuan Watertown Hotel in Chongming District, Shanghai!
Organizer of the preparatory meeting: Bonsai Branch of the China Flower Association.
Participants: leaders of vice-presidential unit members of the branch, deputy secretary-general, heads of some provincial branch workstations and specially invited guests, totaling 34 people.
Main agenda of the meeting: discuss and refine the preliminary plan for the "International Bonsai Competition" at the Beijing World Horticultural Exposition, and visit and inspect the boxwood base in Yuanyi Village, Gangyan Town.
In order to fully showcase the achievements of Chinese bonsai art, promote the integration of traditional bonsai schools with modern techniques, strengthen exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and international bonsai, and with the support of the platform of the 2019 Beijing World Horticultural Exposition, the Bonsai Branch of the China Flower Association will hold an "International Bonsai Competition" exhibition and carry out a series of related activities. The event is scheduled to be held from August 1 to August 13, 2019, for a total of 13 days.
The first preparatory meeting was chaired by Secretary-General Hao Jifeng.
Executive President of the branch Shi Yongru gave a keynote speech: focusing on eight major aspects of the "International Bonsai Competition" including the theme positioning of the event, the competition theme, competition content, award setup, entry requirements, event schedule, and judging requirements, with emphasis on issues such as exhibition layout format, competition method, and selection of works, which were submitted for discussion at the meeting. He asked everyone to speak freely, broaden their thinking, and boldly innovate in striving to make the "International Bonsai Competition" at the Beijing World Horticultural Exposition a first-class bonsai exhibition with influence.
In response to President Shi's requirements, participants enthusiastically spoke up and offered suggestions, and the exchange was very lively. They put forward many practical opinions on creating the thematic atmosphere of the event, incorporating contemporary political elements, ensuring fair and just competition rules, and the safety of exhibited works, laying a solid foundation for the preparatory work. This preparatory work meeting achieved complete success.
Bonsai Branch President Zheng Changcai finally emphasized the importance of the "International Bonsai Competition" and encouraged everyone to attach great importance to it, give full play to their role as backbone forces with a sense of ownership, keep the big picture in mind, and ensure that all participants have a strong sense of honor and responsibility to guarantee that this competition is held at a high level!
Finally, Du Yonghong, Vice Chairman of the Rugao Municipal CPPCC and the leader in charge of the locality where the secretariat of the Bonsai Branch of the China Flower Association is located, spoke at the end of the meeting: he expressed gratitude to the participants for their understanding and concern for the work of the branch secretariat, and also stated that the local Party and government would go all out to support the branch secretariat in organizing next year's "International Bonsai Competition."
On the morning of April 23, 2018, participants visited the boxwood base in Yuanyi Village, Yangang Town, Chongming District
After the on-site visit and inspection, a discussion was held in the meeting room of the Yangang Town People's Government between leaders including Wu Zhaozhong, Deputy District Head of the district government, Song Xuemei, Director of the District Agriculture Commission, and Ding Donghong, Mayor of Yangang Town, and the experts attending the preparatory meeting. During the discussion, experts from all over the country put forward many good suggestions and reference models for the situation of Yuanyi Village, and some intentions for cooperation were even proposed on the spot. Although the activity was relatively brief, its impact will have important practical and historical significance for the development of Yuanyi Village.
Deputy District Head Wu Zhaozhong giving a promotional speech
All participants taking a group photo in Yuanyi Village
Highlights replay:
Chinese bonsai welcomes you!
Anytime enjoythe bonsai exhibition hall
Promote bonsai culture, exchange bonsai skills!
Appreciate bonsai art, share a happy life!