IMPHAL/UKHRUL, Nov 13: The five-day 1st State-Level Bonsai Exhibition, 2026, organised by the Manipur Bonsai Association, opened at G.M. Hall, Imphal, today under the theme “Harmony and Coexistence”.
Inaugurating the exhibition, Heirok MLA Thokchom Radheshyam said that while life is short, the journey of life is long, and people need knowledge and understanding to overcome the challenges along the way.
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He said the difficulties encountered in life often make the journey challenging, just as nurturing a bonsai requires patience, dedication and proper understanding. Although a bonsai tree may continue to grow for a long time, the person who shapes and nurtures it may not live long enough to witness its full growth. He urged people to make meaningful use of their lifetime through continuous effort and dedication.
The exhibition, being organised under the aegis of the Directorate of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur, will continue until November 17.
Thaituilung Pamei, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Horticulture and Soil Conservation Department, attended the inaugural function as the guest of honour, while Laishram Ibopishak Singh, president of the Manipur Bonsai Association, presided over the programme.
Japanese bonsai experts Koji Ohkura and Etsuko Ohkura, directors of Fuji Education India Pvt. Ltd., attended as special guests.
The five-day exhibition aims to showcase the artistic beauty of bonsai and highlight the patience, creativity and craftsmanship involved in cultivating miniature trees. It also seeks to encourage greater appreciation of the relationship between nature, art and human life.
