Fun Facts in Bonsai Exhibit at Flora Filipina 2019 Expo

There are several amazing and stunning display of bonsai, potted plants and natural stones at the Flora Filipina 2019 Expo.

natural stones on display

The plant art originates in the Chinese empire and was copied and adapted by the Japanese to what we know now as Bonsai trees. Literally translated “bon-sai” means “planted in a container”.

Quezon Memorial Shrine pylon serves as a backdrop for the exhibit

The Chinese started creating miniature landscapes over 2,000 years ago.

natural stones or suiseki

There were 179 bonsai and 176 natural stones (suiseki) on display at the Runnex Elevated Garden within Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City.

Entry Fees

There was an entry fees of Php 250 in which the natural stones are not featured in the magazine. Those who paid Php 750 pesos entry fees are also featured in magazine and other promotional items.

bonsai with multiple awards

For Bonsai, there is Php 500 entry fees in which bonsai are not featured in magazine. Those who paid entry fees of Php 1,500 are also included in a souvenir magazine feature and other promotional items.

multi-awarded  bonsai

This is a multi-awarded bonsai, A Taiwanese bonsai collector once offered a handsome amount for this , but the owner refused because of its sentimental value and attachment to this tree. This is at least a century -old bonsai.

yellow flowering santan ( ixora )

orange flowering santan ( ixora )

tamarind bonsai

The ingress of the bonsai and natural stones started few days before the opening.

Bantigue ( Pemphis acidula )

At the awarding ceremony, Bonsai and Suiseki Alliance of the Philippines Incorporated (BSAPI) President Vincent Ferrer his Bantigue tree won the “Best In Show Award”  at Flora Filipina Expo 2019.

There is a minimal entrance fees of Php 50 for the general public and Php 30 for students, senior citizens and people with disabilities with valid Id’s.

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Bonsai Innovation Opening at Quezon Memorial Circle

Bonsai and Suiseki Alliance of the Philippines Incorporated together with Quezon City , Quezon Memorial Circle , Del Monte , Philippines and affiliate plant organizations  held at around past 3:00pm near QCX Interactive Museum

international delegates, invited guests and members

There will be a 2 day seminar tomorrow from July 22 and 23 and July 29 and 30 ( with local and international speakers) bonsai exhibit, ikebana display and a trade fair bazaar at the Charito Plans garden which is just beside the famed QCX Museum near Commonwealth entrance.

Natural Stone Society Exhibit at Shangri-La Plaza

Natural Stone Society of the Philippines and Shangri-La Plaza Mall cordially invites everyone to visit the exhibit entitled  “SUISEKI : A Celebration of the Beauty of Natural Stones”.

members and invited guests

poster

The event started past 2:00pm, level 2 at the Grand Atrium , Shangri-La Plaza with members , guests and invited personalities officially opened the Japanese themed show.

Some of the Exhibits

Mother and Child -32x 24 x 58cm collected from Tanay, Rizal exhibited by Mr. Alfonso A. Apostol

Melting Lava -30 x 25 x25 cm from Nueva Ecija exhibited by Mr. Joe Kuan

Angel Fish – 38x 18 x42 cm from Tanay, Rizal exhibited by Mrs. Fely Gupit

White Stone Beach 20 x 12 x 10 cm from Tanay, Rizal exhibited by Ms. Lois Estrella

White Flower Stone 30 x 25 x 25 cm Central Luzon exhibited by : Mr. Joe Kuan

Multiple Craters 47 x 23 x 20 cm , Ilocos Sur province exhibited by : Ms. Fely S. Gupit

Green Hornet 17 x 12 x 23 cm , Gabaldon , Nueva Ecija exhibited by Ms. Meddy G. Rosales

Dikdik, 13x 4 x3 cm, Marinduque, exhibited by Mr. Bimbo Vergara 

exhibit area

The exhibit does not have any entrance fee.

Note: Special ” Thanks” to Ms. Norma K. Villanueva, Mr. Jun Balderrama ,Shangri-La Plaza Mall for the photos

Innovative Bonsai Talks at QCX Museum

Innovative Bonsai  are the main topic at the forthcoming Bonsai and Suiseki Alliance Show within the Quezon Memorial Circle . This is in partnership with Quezon City Memorial Circle administration, Quezon City government , Depertment of Tourism  and Del Monte, Philippines.

The seminars will unfold from July 22 to 23 and July 29 and 30 at the QCX Museum. There will be foreign and local speakers on bonsai topics . Commercial trade fair will be held at the nearby Planas Garden beside the QCX Museum.

Seminar Schedule / Fees : Php 1,000 for July 22 and 23, 2017 , Php 850 for July 29 and 30, 2017 . This includes, lunch , snacks and unlimited coffee .

Speakers

 

For details/inquiries call/pm Ms. Didith Luna Fulgencio 09499917205 or check website bonsai-ph.com

Bonsai Global Fusion 2017

Bonsai and Suiseki Alliance of the Philippines in partnership with Quezon City government , Quezon City Memorial Circle management , Department of Tourism presents to the gardening public the 2nd International Bonsai Arts and Culture Biennale and the 2nd International Penjing Creation Conference from July 22 to 25, 2017 .

There will be competition , conference and trade show which will coincide with this event.