Africa Bonsai Convention 2015

Bonsai Enthusiasts were spoiled at the Fourth Africa Bonsai Convention 2015  

The 4th African Bonsai Convention was held in The Stellenbosch Town Hall last weekend.  The theme of the convention was Under African Skies

The ABC4 was hosted by the South African Bonsai Association with the Africa Bonsai Association. Over 130 international and delegates from all over the country.

The presenters and exeutive committee of the ABC4 

ABC4 exhibited over 200 prestigious trees from around the country and included a Suiseki display. Numerous workshops took place during the duration of the event, which were presented by South Africa's renown bonsai artists and well as international bonsai masters.  A special guest whom attended was Mr. Hiroshi Takeyama, Director of WBFF for Japan.  He is immediate past Chairman of the Nippon Bonsai Association. Director of World Bonsai Friendship Federation (WBFF) for Japan region and owner of bonsai nursery “FUYO-EN”, Omiya Bonsai Village in Japan. Mr. Hiroshi Takeyama. 

The display was open to the public, and the bonsai trees on display were magnificent. From forests, to the African Style Acacia Trees as well as the usual varieties such as pine, maple and etc. 

Conrad Sidego, the Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch was proud that such an event took place in Stellenboch. 

Wild Olive Forest Display Africa Bonsai Convention by Hannes Fritz