Opening Ceremony EBA/ESA Convention 2017 and Noelanders Trophy XVIII

On February 3, the opening ceremony of the Noelanders Trophy XVIII (international bonsai show) as well as the 2017 European Bonsai Association and European Suiseki Association convention were held in Genk, in attendance of Ms. Kurihara. At the ceremony, taiko drum performances alternated with the welcome addresses by the Mayor of Genk, the Presidents of the bonsai and suiseki associations and Ms. Kurihara. Following this, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the exhibition venue, where some 200 bonsai and suiseki exhibits were enjoyed by the invitees.