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18 - 22 April 2024 : SORRY - THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - THANK YOU
Theme: Next Generation Bamboo：Solution, Innovation, and Design
Taiwan is set to host the 2024 Bamboo Expo [https://www.instagram.com/p/C4fkk4oN4cK/] and
12th World Bamboo Congress [https://www.worldbamboocongress.org], showcasing special
exhibitions and fostering global exchange in the bamboo cultural industry.
The 2024 Bamboo Expo [https://www.instagram.com/p/C4fkk4oN4cK/] was launched on March 16,
featuring special exhibitions in five Taiwanese cities to showcase the diverse aspects of
bamboo culture and industry. Additionally, the 12th World Bamboo Congress
[https://www.worldbamboocongress.org] will be held in Taiwan for the first time, fromApril
18-22, aiming to further international collaboration and exchange.
Forest and Nature Conservation Agency [https://www.forest.gov.tw/EN] Director-General Lin
Hua-ching (林華慶) stated in the press conference
[https://en.rti.org.tw/news/view/id/2010858] that the expo marks the beginning of a
government initiative approved by the Cabinet to revitalize Taiwan’s bamboo industry and
promote sustainable development for the next generation.
Taiwan Bamboo Society [https://www.instagram.com/taiwanbamboosociety]Director Hsu
Pei-hsien (許倍銜) told the reporter that the event’s slogan “Next Generation” aims to
elevate Taiwan’s bamboo industry and culture to new heights, envisioning a future for the
next generation. Hsu added that the event also echoes global sustainability issues,
linking Taiwan with the world through bamboo.
National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI)
[https://www.ntcri.gov.tw/en/]Director Chen Tien-Li (陳殿禮) mentioned that the institute has
been promoting Taiwan’s bamboo culture and craftsmanship for many years. He continued to
say that excursions will be arranged for the distinguished guests of the congress from
other countries to interact with Taiwanese bamboo artists in Nantou, visit main bamboo
production areas in Taiwan, and experience how bamboo craftsmanship is integrated into
daily life and cultural design.
We at the WBO are so grateful for this collaboration. We have over 200 international
participants coming from over 30 countries, among another 300+ Taiwanese attending. There
will be conference lectures, demonstrations, architectural tours, exhibits, vendors,
bamboo cuisine, music and more. Over 100 scientific papers were submitted and selected
papers will be available for free download from the WBO [https://www.worldbamboo.net]
website. Globally significant invited speakers will give the keynote lectures, with
academic sessions and videos scattered over 5 days.
For some good reading about the relevance of bamboo in Taiwan, see this article by author:
Lynn Su /photos Lin Min-hsuan/tr. by Phil Newell, from October 2020, from the Taiwan
Panorama website
"On the Evolution of Bamboo - From Past Simplicity to Modern Multifunctionality"
[https://www.taiwan-panorama.com/en/Articles/Details?Guid=6e496546-896d-4c60…]
Stay tuned for upcoming bamboo events!
#keepbamboostrong #bambooisgrowing #plantbamboo
#NEXTGENERATIONBAMBOO
18-22 April 2024 : 12th World Bamboo Congress,Taiwan
[https://www.worldbamboocongress.org]
16-18 May 2024 : European Bamboo Expo, Germany
[https://europeanbambooexpo.eu/]
19-21 June 2024 : Bouw Met Bamboe!, The Netherlands
[https://bouwmetbamboe.nl/]
17-20 October 2024 : American Bamboo Society Annual Conference, USA
[https://www.bamboo.org/2024-american-bamboo-society-conference/]
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