By Christine T
KUCHING, Oct 2: The Sarawak Open Bonsai & Suiseki Championship Show is going cross-Borneo this year, drawing 167 entries from Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia, with specialists from Indonesia, Taiwan and Malaysia forming the judging panel for the five-day showcase at La Promenade Mall.
Running from Sept 30 to Oct 4, the championship, organised by the Sarawak Bonsai Association (SBA), carries the theme “One Borneo — One Bonsai Community”, reflecting the growing participation of bonsai enthusiasts from across the region.
Beyond Borneo, the championship has also attracted one participant from Canada, further widening its international reach.
The entries range from miniature trees measuring less than a foot to large specimens requiring lorries and pick-ups for transportation, highlighting the scale of the hobby and the dedication involved in cultivating the trees.