The objectives were the diffusion of wooden art and organize an event exclusively of wood, which has never been done in Uruguay before. This year, 16 woodcarvers were invited, 8 Uruguayans and 8 foreigners (Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Cuba, Brazil).
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.