We haven’t done anything with our calendar of events for a while, so what better way to start catching up, than with a good excuse to visit Rio.
Projeto Bonsai
The other day, in our ongoing quest to discover new bonsai information sources, events, galleries, etc, I stumbled upon Projeto Bonsai. I wasn’t familiar with them, but from the looks of things, they are doing what they can to keep bonsai alive and well in Rio de Janeiro.
Returning a favor
Two things caught my eye: the graphic above, with its promising, freshly carved little tree, and a review of Robert Callaham’s Satsuki Azalea book (published by Stone Lantern) with a link to Stone Lantern. So we decided to return the favor.
Here’s a photo of Carlos Tramujas’ book and a link to a excellent site on Carlos and his nursery. The photo below is the aforementioned Satsuki Azaleas by Robert Callaham.
Carlos Tramujas is a great Brazilian Master. He lives in Curitiba – Parana and make demonstrations all over the country and others south-americans countries as well. His easy communication and deep knowledge on bonsai makes him very popular and respected. As a good friend of me I wish him a long life of success!
Ivson R Filipak – Curitiba (PR) – Brazil
Hi! As a brazilian bonsai hobbyist and Stone Lantern client, I’m very proud to know that you are coming to our town to see how bonsai’s going here.
As you’re coming, and saying that the calendar might be kinda free, I would absolutely suggest you to come to Minas Gerais, another brasilian state, and visit Rock Júnior’s bonsai nursery, in Nova Lima. He’s a pupil of Salvatore Liporace, a very nice, skillful and acknowledged person who has an amazing colection of trees. More information on his company web site, Terra Bonsai: http://www.terrabonsai.com.br.
Best regards, and have a good trip to Brazil!
Leonardo.
Thanks Ivson,
It’s good to hear first hand info about Carlos. I hope to visit your scene one day and perhaps meet him.
Hi Leonardo and thanks the tips,
However, something may have been lost in translation. I am not planning on visiting Brazil anytime soon, though it is certainly on my list for the future. Meanwhile, it looks and sounds like you have an excellent bonsai culture down there and, of course, an exciting culture altogether.
Thanks for the visit, Wayne! We try to keep up and spread the bonsai word here in Brazil, but it’s not an easy job :-)