On March 26-29, the 2014 World Wood Day- International Woodcarving Live Creation hosted by the International Wood Culture Society was held in Lushan, Sichuan Province, the capital of Chinese ebony root carving art. 17 artists from 11 countries including China, Greece, Belgium, South Africa, Zambia and Kenya were invited.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania and China respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.