The First Jiaolvtou Cup Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) Bonsai Exhibition Grandly Opens in Zunyi, Guizhou
"China · Guizhou · Zunyi First Jiaolvtou Cup Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) Bonsai Exhibition" Grandly Opens
Photos and text by China Bonsai Special Correspondent Qiu Zheng, reporting on site
Hosted by the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture, Zunyi Jiaolvtou Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee of the Zunyi Municipal CPPCC, the Xinpu New Area Management Committee, the Zunyi Municipal Forestry (Landscaping) Bureau, the Zunyi Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and the Guizhou Provincial Bonsai Art Association; organized by the Flowers, Bonsai and Viewing Stone Branch of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture, the Guizhou Provincial Flowers and Plants Horticulture Association, the Guizhou Provincial Parks and Green Spaces Association, the Zunyi Municipal Flowers and Bonsai Association, and Zunyi New Area Development and Investment Co., Ltd.; and co-organized by Zhongpenhui A Bonsai Network and Flowers and Bonsai Magazine, the China · Guizhou · Zunyi First Jiaolvtou Cup Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) Bonsai Exhibition was grandly held from October 13 to 19, 2018, at the Central Axis Park in Xinpu New Area, Zunyi City.
This event specially invited well-known industry organizations from within and outside the province, bonsai and flower and nursery stock buyers and distributors, renowned bonsai masters and honored guests, as well as relevant municipal landscaping, flower and bonsai association organizations to participate. The event included a Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) bonsai exhibition and competition, live creation performances by bonsai art masters, a bonsai creation technique exchange among five provinces (municipalities) - Guizhou, Chongqing, Sichuan, Hunan and Hubei - a member bonsai creation technique competition and evaluation, and on-site auctions.
This event aimed to enhance the city's civilized image, enrich the people's cultural life, promote bonsai cultural exchange, and boost the development of the flower and nursery stock industry.
Tian Gang, Vice Chairman of the Zunyi Municipal CPPCC, presided over the opening ceremony
Lu Bin, Director of the Xinpu New Area Management Committee of Zunyi City, delivered a speech
Tang Xiaoyu, Chairman of Zunyi Jiaolvtou Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., delivered a speech
Shi Peiyuan, Secretary-General of the Flowers, Bonsai and Viewing Stone Branch of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture and Chinese Bonsai Art Master, delivered a speech
Awarding ceremony for the title "Hometown of Chinese Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) Bonsai": Hu Yunhua (right), Honorary Chairman of the Flowers, Bonsai and Viewing Stone Branch of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture and Honorary Chairman of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation, presented the plaque to Wang Gang (left), President of the Zunyi Municipal Flowers and Bonsai Association.
Special Prize award ceremony
Gold Award award ceremony
Xu Guanghua, Chairman of the Zunyi Municipal CPPCC, delivered a speech and declared the exhibition open
The following are live creation performances by 10 senior Chinese bonsai art masters
Shi Peiyuan, Secretary-General of the Flowers, Bonsai and Viewing Stone Branch of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture and Chinese Bonsai Art Master, performed a black pine (Pinus thunbergii) bonsai creation
Chinese Bonsai Art Master Tian Yiwei performed a landscape bonsai creation
Chinese Bonsai Art Master Liu Chuangang performed a Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) rain-drenched style bonsai creation
Chinese Bonsai Art Master Wang Hengliang performed a Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis) wire-carving bonsai creation
Chinese Bonsai Art Master Li Yunlong performed a tree-and-stone bonsai creation
Chinese Bonsai Art Master Shen Baiping performed a black pine (Pinus thunbergii) bonsai creation
Chinese Bonsai Art Master Shi Jingtao performed a Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora) bonsai creation
Chinese Bonsai Art Master Zhang Zhigang performed a Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) water-and-land bonsai creation
Chinese Bonsai Art Master Wu Dejun performed a black pine (Pinus thunbergii) thick-trunk bending technique creation
Wang Jinrong, Vice President of the Guangdong Provincial Bonsai Association and Lingnan Bonsai Art Master, performed a black pine (Pinus thunbergii) Lingnan technique creation.
Zhang Xianjue, Vice Chairman of the Flowers, Bonsai and Viewing Stone Branch of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture, hosted the masters' live performances, providing wonderful commentary and reviews.
The following is the scene of the masters' creation performances and exchanges:
The following is an appreciation of some award-winning works:
The following are some Gold, Silver and Bronze Award works
The following is an appreciation of the abundant harvest of Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) China Red and Zunyi Red fruits
The above are the abundant harvest of Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) China Red and Zunyi Red.
The following are glimpses of visits and exchanges at the exhibition venue:
The following are glimpses of the bonsai trading market:
Zunyi First Jiaolvtou Cup Golden Bullet Tree (Diospyros cathayensis) Bonsai Exhibition
Time: October 13 to October 19, 2018
Location: Central Axis Park, Xinpu New Area, Zunyi City
China Bonsai Special Correspondent Qiu Zheng reporting on site
China Bonsai Special Correspondent Qiu Zheng (left) poses for a photo with Special Prize winner Gou Kaijin (right) and his work
Highlights replay:
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