Musicians and dancers from twelve different countries had gathered in Siem Reap, Cambodia to celebrate the 2018 World Wood Day. During the daytime, a small intimate stage was serving live music all day to all participants and visitors at the entrance of the event. Musicians also had booths to display their unique cultural instruments. Some even allowed their instruments to be played by the public. During the sunset, there were marching bands playing melodies and performing dances from the main entrance to bring audiences to the main concert stage. In the evening, all the participants and visitors were treated with the best possible sound and visuals to witness wooden instruments and cultural dances from around the world. This time, the World Wood Day musical exchange had even extended to flash mob performances around Siem Reap and musical collaborations between international musicians and dancers.
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, China, Turkey, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.