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FREE ACCESS
The entrance to all the technical demonstrations, lectures and shows is completely free, like part of the
workshops.
During the event it will be possible to visit also the Crespi Bonsai nurseries.
CRESPI BONSAI MUSEUM
For the length of the event it will be possible to participate in guided visits to the famous Crespi Bonsai
Museum. Founded in 1991 it includes centuries-old trees and even thousands-old trees like the unique Ficus retusa Linn,
but also ancient pots.
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ORIENTAL SHOP
Throughout the event a little market of typical Oriental objects like fans, little umbrellas, varnishes,
incenses and porcelains will be at visitors' disposal. An area will be dedicated to the most ancient drink of the world:
the tea, with various mixtures, teapots, cups and accessories from Japan and China.
...TO WIN A BONSAI
Vote the bonsai tree you like best, according to your own judgment, from the exhibition-competition "Enthusiasts'
Exhibition". Among all those who will vote the winner of a beautiful bonsai will be drawn.
OPENING TIME
Friday 10th-17th September:
from 6.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Saturday 11th-18th September:
from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Sunday 12th-19th September:
from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Monday 13th:
from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th:
from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.;
from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
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EVENT LOCATION
CRESPI BONSAI - Corso Sempione, 35 - 20015 Parabiago (Mi) -
Map »
Tel. 0039 0331 491850 - Fax 0039 0331 559410
HOW TO COME TO CRESPI BONSAI
HOW TO COME TO PARABIAGO BY MOTOR-WAY
From the barrier Milano-Melegnano take the motor-way “Milano-Laghi”. Follow the direction Varese-Malpensa, way out at “Origgio
ovest”. As soon as possible turn back your way, or drive until the first round about and then turn back. Turn right at the first
stop and then turn left at the traffic-light; follow the way for about 2 km and then turn right at the traffic-light, driving into
the Statale del Sempione. The Crespi Bonsai Centre is farther on, on your left.
In case you arrive from the opposite direction, that is from Varese, choose the way out at Legnano. Turn right at the round about,
then follow the way and turn left at the next round about, driving into the Statale del Sempione. Follow the way for about
4 km, then the Crespi Bonsai Centre will be on your right.
 MILANO MALPENSA
AIRPORT
About 20 km from Parabiago. There is no direct bus/train service from Malpensa Airport to Parabiago, only taxi. Bus and train Service
to Milan city centre: every hour.
MILANO LINATE AIRPORT
About 50 km from Parabiago. City bus service to Milan city centre: very frequently.
HOW TO COME TO PARABIAGO BY TRAIN
Underground line number 2 (green), get off at Porta Garibaldi Station. From "Porta Garibaldi Station - Passante" leaves the train
to Parabiago.
Crespi Bonsai is 3 km from the station.
HOW TO COME TO PARABIAGO BY BUS
Underground line number 1 and/or 2 (green or red), get off at MOLINO DORINO. From MOLINO DORINO square leaves a MOVIBUS bus
service to Gallarate: get off at S. Lorenzo bus stop, walk farther on and find the Crespi Bonsai Centre on your left. See the
bus timetable in pdf format:
• Bus timetable - Monday to Friday »
• Bus timetable - Saturday »
• Bus timetable - Sunday »
LOCATION MAP
For information
CRESPI BONSAI - Corso Sempione, 35 - 20015 Parabiago (Mi) ITALY
Tel. 0039 0331 491850  Fax 0039 0331 559410
crespicup@crespibonsai.it
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Under the patronage of
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Special guests
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Kentaro Shino
at the age of 18, after the high school, he started the usual 5 year apprenticeship with a bonsai
master and at the age of 24 he founded his own garden, the Tamaju-en. Last year one of his masterpieces, a Camellia, gained the Kokufu Exhibition prize,
being the first Camellia bonsai that received the prize, in 83 editions!
Masakuni Kawasumi III took over the chair of the famous bonsai tool factory after his father’s death in 2002.
Among his last recognitions the Grand Prize given by the Kawaguchi City Industrial Engineers and Technicians Association in 1998 and, in the same year,
the official appointment as Tree Doctor obtained by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Nobuyuki Kajiwara has been teaching bonsai art in Italy at the Crespi Bonsai University since its establishment
in 1992 and he takes care of the development of the Crespi Bonsai Museum masterpieces. He regularly gives lectures and courses in various European and
non-European countries, where he also takes care of important bonsai collections. His sensible approach to bonsai trees is the result of the long experience
gained in different geographic conditions and of his great respect for nature.
Willi Benz
has played a major part in popularizing the art of suiseki in
his native Germany and throughout Europe. He established the German
Suiseki Society and the German Bonsai Club. In addition, he is
member of Bonsai Club International - proving his devotion to yet
another popular Oriental art. He wrote a number of books about
suiseki and bonsai. He gives many conferences all over the world.
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RESTAURANTS
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RISTORANTE LA
FORNACE
Via Sempione, 241 - S. Vittore Olona MI
Tel. +39 0331 518308
www.polihotel.it
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RISTORANTE LA
GUARDIA
Via XX Settembre, 73 - Nerviano MI
Tel. +39 0331 415370
www.polihotel.it
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RISTORANTE NORI
SUSHI
Via Marconi 19, Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 557605
www.norisushi.it
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RISTORANTE GIAPPONESE
ZEN
Corso di Porta Romana, 1 - Milano
Tel. +39 02 89013557 - www.zenworld.it
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HOTELS
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HOTEL DEL RIALE
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Via S.Giuseppe, 1 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 554600
www.hotelriale.it
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POLI HOTEL ****
Corso Sempione - San Vittore Olona MI
Tel. +39 0331 42341
www.polihotel.it
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HOTEL DEI GIARDINI
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Via dei Giardini, 8/10 - Nerviano MI
Tel. +39 0331 585200
hoteldeigiardini.com
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HOTEL DOMUS GHERZI
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Via Matteotti, 17 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 553170
domus-hotel.it
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ANTICA LOCANDA
VILLORESI ***
S.S. 33 del Sempione, 4 - Nerviano MI
Tel. +39 0331 559450
locandavilloresi.it
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HOTEL 5 MULINI
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Via Roma, 58 - San Vittore Olona MI
Tel. +39 0331 514800
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ALBERGO CRISTALLO
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Via Sant'Ambrogio, 6 - Legnano MI
Tel. +39 0331 548694
albergocristallo.it
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B&B
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IL ROCCOLO BED
& BREAKFAST
Via Liguria 8 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 554331
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B&B
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CORTE SAN FRANCESCO
Via San Francesco, 4 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 490284
Tel. +39 340 8192796
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B&B
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CAFFÈLATTE
P.za Volontari del Sangue, 2
Parabiago MI - Tel. +39 0331491320
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B&B
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AL 12
Via San Martino, 12 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 380 3654869
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