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WWD 2024 Symposium - Opening Speech by Dr. John Parrotta, President of IUFRO

Apr 11, 2024
Opening speech given by Dr. John Parrotta, President of IUFRO at 2024 World Wood Day Online Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium.
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WWD 2024 Symposium - Opening Speech by Dr. Howard Rosen

Apr 11, 2024
Opening speech given by Dr. Howard Rosen, Chairs of the International Wood Culture Society and World Wood Day Foundation at 2024 World Wood Day Online Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium.
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Rose - RunAway

May 08, 2024
A music video depicting a woman trying to runaway and find a sacred safe haven for herself in the woods. The video was shot at the Sequoia National Park in California.
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Traditional Handloom Weaving

May 06, 2024
Handloom weaving is the ancient art of crafting textiles using a loom operated manually, rather than by automated machinery...
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Wood Culture Tour - Exploring Nepal's Cultural Heritage

May 02, 2024
On July 22, 2023, a group of twelve members from the International Wood Culture Society embarked on a week-long cultural exploration trip to the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu.
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Bill Prickett: Sculpting the Essence of Nature

Apr 24, 2024
Bill Prickett's sculptures are not just artworks; they are narratives of his life's journey, a testament to his belief in the power of natural beauty and the stories it can tell. For more on his sculptures and philosophy, visit his official website at...
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Sound of Wood

Apr 12, 2024
A recap video of the Sound of Wood program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Collaborative Project

Apr 11, 2024
A recap video of the Collaborative Project program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Tree Planting

Apr 10, 2024
A recap video of the Tree-planting program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Wood Education

Apr 09, 2024
A recap video of the Children's Event program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Automata

Apr 06, 2024
A recap video of the Automata program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Folk Art

Apr 05, 2024
A recap video of the Folk Art Workshop program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Wood Architecture

Apr 04, 2024
A recap video of the Wood Architecture program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Wood Design

Apr 03, 2024
A recap video of the Wood Design program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Wood Furniture

Apr 02, 2024
A recap video of the International Young Adult Furniture Making Invitational (IYAFMI) program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Woodturning

Apr 01, 2024
A recap video of the Woodturning Demonstration program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Woodcarving

Mar 25, 2024
A recap video of the Internatioanl Woodcarving Show program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Premiere

Mar 20, 2024
WWD 2024 Program Premiere THU, 21st March (UTC+8) 06:00 Sound of Wood (Recap) 07:00 Woodcarving (Recap) 08:00 Woodturning (Recap) 09:00 Wood Furniture (Recap) 10:00 Wood Design (Recap) 11:00 Architecture (Recap) 12:00 Folk Art (Recap) 13:00...
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WWD 2024 Online Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium

Mar 20, 2024
WWD 2024 Online Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium 08:00(UTC)21-22 March Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/J6IwfFTTd9E?si=OY3eEErWH4vp8T4M Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/6aJtuaif9_E?si=SsjmEVRh4NDBpbDo
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"Warmth" by Ni Chengzhong

Mar 18, 2024
Boxwood carving, a traditional folk handicraft, utilizes boxwood as its primary material, primarily crafted in Yueqing City, Zhejiang Province. Renowned for its slow growth, boxwood is often associated with the adage, "It takes a thousand years to grow...
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"Return with Abundant Harvests" by Gong Yuanxun

Mar 15, 2024
The Dongchao Woodcarving Art School" is a fusion of the core techniques of woodcarving from Dongyang and Chaozhou, making it a "hybrid" woodcarving genre. Its founder, Master Li Zhongqing, combines the flat relief technique of Dongyang woodcarving with...
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"Xian Shou (Offering Longevity)" by Huang Qingluan

Mar 13, 2024
Longan woodcarving, deeply rooted in history, derives its name from the abundant longan wood found in Fujian. Renowned for its solidity, fine texture, and soft color, longan wood offers a unique canvas for artistic expression. The distinctive "curls"...
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"Win Together" by Wang Xiancun

Mar 08, 2024
Exhibit name: "Win Together" Exhibit size: 65cm×22cm×30cm This piece employs a tug-of-war competition to symbolize the significance of teamwork. As individuals come together, each grasping onto the same rope, it underscores how collaborative efforts...
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Asahikawa Design Center

Mar 04, 2024
Asahikawa is located in the center of Hokkaido, Japan and is Japan's northernmost island. Asahikawa is the region with the richest forest resources in Japan. Due to its unique natural geographical conditions, Asahikawa City has gradually developed into...

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