Major celebration of 2015 World Wood Day took place in Eskişehir, Turkey. One of the highlights was the Wood Carving Show, which gathered nearly one hundred artisans from around the world to showcase their skills.
The umbrella theme “The Bridge” refers to “connection” as each of the participants hails from different cultures. Through the art of woodcarving, people exchanged, created, taught, and shared with one another, and thus experienced diverse facets and thoughts of each culture. All were singled-hearted amid the process despite they originated from different parts of civilization.
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.