A three-day-long exhibition of bonsai plants, featuring over 475 varieties, was organised in Bhopal that concluded here on Sunday.
The exhibition was organised by lake City Bonsai Association, Bhopal at Jehnuma Palace.
Set in the rustic backdrop of historical building, the Bonsai lovers were able to have a view of the most beautiful Bonsais there.
Between the 475 varieties of Bonsais, the Spiker by Jyoti Pandey, founder of Bonsai club remained the centre of attraction in the exhibition. She said, “With bonsai, we can watch the beauty of plants which otherwise are grown only outdoors. With our busy schedule, we will not get the time to go out and enjoy their beauty. So with this (technique), we can grow them in our houses. Also, this is an art which is very interesting.”
On the other hand, the smallest Bonsai by Sandhya, Vice President of Bonsai
club remained the show stopper of the exhibition. The three inch Bonsai was beautifully decorated with nestes and temples which was loved by the spectators.
As many as 28 Bonsai lovers participated in the exhibition. With many varieties the exhibition included Bonsai Aurelia, Bougainvillea, Kamrak, Calledara, Shami, Mausambi, lime, Mango and others were included.
Apart from Indian varieties, many foreign varieties like those from China and Taiwan were also showcased at the exhibition.
On the occasion, Pedro Morale from Indonesia stated that he will surely come back to the city of lakes. He said that he had been to India many times but this was his first trip to Bhopal and he is looking forward to visit again. “I loved the culture, food and greenery of Bhopal and so I will make a visit again here.”
Also on Sunday, a demonstration over Bonsai was also given by Su Aziz from Indonesia.
Spectators were lured by the many varieties of bonsai plants and appreciated the exhibition.