5 exhibitions-competitions...
 Crespi
Bonsai Cup: dedicated to experts and collectors of bonsais who will take part with their
masterpieces.
Crespi Shohin Cup: dedicated
to experts and collectors of bonsais of small sizes who will take part with their best trees.
Enthusiasts' Exhibition: dedicated
to all bonsai amateurs.
Crespi Suiseki Cup: dedicated
to all collectors of suisekis, the wonderful landscape stones.
Crespi Pot Cup: dedicated to collectors
of pots and pot masters.
BCI Award of Recognition
In the occasion of the international event, Willi Benz and Massimo Bandera, Bonsai Club International's managers, will give the
BCI Award of Recognition to bonsai, shohin, suiseki and pot categories.
Exhibition of xylographies, "Mount Fuji by Hokusai"
Original xylographies from "The hundreds views of Fuji" (Fugaku Hyakkei) by Hokusai, exhibition arranged by Lorenzo Sonzini.
Koi carps in exhibition
Three extraordinary Koi carps in exhibition: a Koyo carp, 67 cm long, with its beautiful colours (yellow and light grey); a Mukashi
Ogon carp, 90 cm long, with its golden colour; a Doitsu Karashigoi carp, 92 cm long, without scales and with a brilliant yellow
colour.
Irezumi tattoo exhibition
Claudio Pittan will arrange, during the event, the exhibition "Irezumi: the Japanese tattoo in Claudio Pittan's eyes".
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Courses
Demonstrations of advanced bonsai techniques at the Crespi
Cup Famous
Japanese masters will work on old trees, using special, advanced formation techniques. They will also give workshops on bonsai for
all bonsai amateurs. The Crespi Cup will welcome as special guests Mr. Kentaro Shino, one of the most appreciated Japanese
bonsai artists of new generation, Mr. Masakuni Kawasumi III, of the famous family making tools, for the first time in Europe,
Mr. Nobuyuki Kajiwara, one of the most important Japanese experts in European bonsai, teacher at the Università del Bonsai
Crespi.
Lecture on suiseki: Willi Benz, well known expert in the field, will help you to better understand the
fascinating landscape stones.
Courses, demonstrations and lectures on bonsai and suiseki (the landscape stones): for a
direct contact with nature and its elements, to create with them a positive, dynamic equilibrium.
Japanese garden, lecture with showing of slides Nature becomes art in Japanese garden creation.
Manga, mythology and Japanese culture traditions The Japanese culture is very appreciated in the West, not only for its
fascinating arts and spirituality, but also for its comic strip stories.
Washi paper, was introduced to Japan from China around the XVII century; it is a kind of paper manually made through
the working of different species of plants like Kozo (Morus genre), Matsumata and Gampi (Daphne genre).
Koi carp: symbology and creation of its habitat The Koi carp makes beautiful your garden pond.
 Soba:
how to prepare and cook the popular "Japanese spaghetti" in buckwheat.
Nihongo wo hanasemasu ka, do you speak Japanese? An approach to the Japanese culture through its language.
Irezumi, the Japanese tattoo art Its origin goes back to the Jomon Era (1000 a.C.) as a decorative and spiritual art.
Japanese cooking "Art in cooking" are the most suitable words to describe the refined cuisine of Japan, where over the
food quality it is important its presentation: "dishes should be first appreciated with eyes“.
Katana, lecture and demonstrations of Japanese martial arts The Japanese sword is the result of a long forging process
of age-old tradition.
Kokedama and Japanese miniature gardens They are both result of a culture, which loves the small things suggesting the
beauty of nature as even the depth of soul.
Guests
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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OPEN TIMES
Friday 10th-17th September:
from 6.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Saturday 11th-19th 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 p.m.;
from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
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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.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Various items can be purchased at a special price, thanks to the special offers
on plants, tools, books and magazines, that Crespi Bonsai proposes for the event.
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.
ORIENTALSHOP
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.
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Via XX Settembre - Nerviano (Mi)
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RISTORANTE NORI SUSHI
Via Marconi 19, Parabiago MI
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