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May 8, 2021
Bonsai is an opportunity to separate from the anxieties of the world – a chance for bonsai artists or those admiring trees to pause, collect and practice mindfulness.
In many ways, we have been operating with this same mentality throughout the global pandemic. This extra time has given us the space to reflect on what truly matters, engage with nature and reconnect with people in new ways.
To maintain the health and safety of National Bonsai & Penjing Museum staff and visitors, the National Bonsai Foundation will be celebrating World Bonsai Day 2021 online again this year. Read on for details about the festivities!
What is World Bonsai Day?
The World Bonsai Friendship Federation established this international day of celebration to pay homage to bonsai Master Saburo Kato's mission to promote peace and friendship through the art of bonsai. The day is celebrated on the second Saturday of May each year, which this year is May 8th!
NBF's online celebration
On World Bonsai Day, head to bonsai-nbf.org for tons of activities, videos and gifts! Here's a sneak peek of what we have in store:
- World Bonsai Day trivia
- Greetings & garden tours from bonsai collections around the world
- An at-home World Bonsai Day scavenger hunt
- Bonsai & floral origami lessons
- Zoom backgrounds & phone wallpapers featuring gorgeous scenes from the Museum
- Delicious food & drink recipes
We'll also share social media posts with #WorldBonsaiDay2021, so start posting now!
Enter our contest to win this bonsai book!
We're gifting THREE signed copies of Ann McClellan's Bonsai and Penjing book to help people connect with bonsai and the Museum and celebrate World Bonsai Day! For details on how to enter, read our post on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.