Mr. Desiderio Marabella from the Philippines was invited to show traditional Philippine wood whittling skill. He creates intricate designs out of wood through whittling and carving. His works have been published in many magazines and tour documentaries locally and internationally. Mr. Xu liren, an inheritor of Dongyang Wooden Comb Craftsmanship showed how to make a wooden comb by more than a dozen processes with corresponding tools. Ms. Cai Hongguang, an inheritor of Dongyang Bamboo weaving Craftsmanship showed her excellent skill that turn thin bamboo splits into exquisite handicrafts works.
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.