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WWD 2024 Symposium - Opening Speech by Dr. John Parrotta, President of IUFRO

11 Apr, 2024
Opening speech given by Dr. John Parrotta, President of IUFRO at 2024 World Wood Day Online Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium.
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WWD 2024 Symposium - Opening Speech by Dr. Howard Rosen

11 Apr, 2024
Opening speech given by Dr. Howard Rosen, Chairs of the International Wood Culture Society and World Wood Day Foundation at 2024 World Wood Day Online Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium.
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2025-2026 WWDF Research Grant is Now Open for Submissions

30 Aug, 2024
The World Wood Day Foundation (WWDF) is pleased to announce that the 2025-2026 Research Grant is now open for submissions.
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Applications for IYAFMI 2025 JAPAN open on Sun. 11 Aug.

09 Aug, 2024
International Young Adult Furniture Making Invitational (IYAFMI) 2025 JAPAN Applications OPEN on Sunday, 11 August!! For more details and Application Package, please visit http://www.worldwoodday.org/2025/regions_event/40
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International Young Adult Furniture Making Invitational (IYAFMI) 2025 - Tokyo, Japan

07 Aug, 2024
In March 2025, the event will resume in Tokyo, Japan for young Adults, male and female, under the age of 25 and we are delighted to be able to offer people such as yourself, an opportunity for international travel and participation at an international...
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Rose - RunAway

08 May, 2024
A music video depicting a woman trying to runaway and find a sacred safe haven for herself in the woods. The video was shot at the Sequoia National Park in California.
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Traditional Handloom Weaving

06 May, 2024
Handloom weaving is the ancient art of crafting textiles using a loom operated manually, rather than by automated machinery...
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Wood Culture Tour - Exploring Nepal's Cultural Heritage

02 May, 2024
On July 22, 2023, a group of twelve members from the International Wood Culture Society embarked on a week-long cultural exploration trip to the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu.
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Bill Prickett: Sculpting the Essence of Nature

24 Apr, 2024
Bill Prickett's sculptures are not just artworks; they are narratives of his life's journey, a testament to his belief in the power of natural beauty and the stories it can tell. For more on his sculptures and philosophy, visit his official website at...
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Sound of Wood

12 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Sound of Wood program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Collaborative Project

11 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Collaborative Project program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Tree Planting

10 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Tree-planting program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Wood Education

09 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Children's Event program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Automata

06 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Automata program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Folk Art

05 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Folk Art Workshop program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Wood Architecture

04 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Wood Architecture program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Wood Design

03 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Wood Design program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Wood Furniture

02 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the International Young Adult Furniture Making Invitational (IYAFMI) program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Woodturning

01 Apr, 2024
A recap video of the Woodturning Demonstration program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Recap - Woodcarving

25 Mar, 2024
A recap video of the Internatioanl Woodcarving Show program from previous World Wood Day events.
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WWD 2024 Program Premiere

20 Mar, 2024
WWD 2024 Program Premiere THU, 21st March (UTC+8) 06:00 Sound of Wood (Recap) 07:00 Woodcarving (Recap) 08:00 Woodturning (Recap) 09:00 Wood Furniture (Recap) 10:00 Wood Design (Recap) 11:00 Architecture (Recap) 12:00 Folk Art (Recap) 13:00...
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WWD 2024 Online Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium

20 Mar, 2024
WWD 2024 Online Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium 08:00（UTC）21-22 March Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/J6IwfFTTd9E?si=OY3eEErWH4vp8T4M Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/6aJtuaif9_E?si=SsjmEVRh4NDBpbDo
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"Warmth" by Ni Chengzhong

18 Mar, 2024
Boxwood carving, a traditional folk handicraft, utilizes boxwood as its primary material, primarily crafted in Yueqing City, Zhejiang Province. Renowned for its slow growth, boxwood is often associated with the adage, "It takes a thousand years to grow...
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"Return with Abundant Harvests" by Gong Yuanxun

15 Mar, 2024
The Dongchao Woodcarving Art School" is a fusion of the core techniques of woodcarving from Dongyang and Chaozhou, making it a "hybrid" woodcarving genre. Its founder, Master Li Zhongqing, combines the flat relief technique of Dongyang woodcarving with...
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"Xian Shou (Offering Longevity)" by Huang Qingluan

13 Mar, 2024
Longan woodcarving, deeply rooted in history, derives its name from the abundant longan wood found in Fujian. Renowned for its solidity, fine texture, and soft color, longan wood offers a unique canvas for artistic expression. The distinctive "curls"...
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"Win Together" by Wang Xiancun

08 Mar, 2024
Exhibit name: "Win Together" Exhibit size: 65cm×22cm×30cm This piece employs a tug-of-war competition to symbolize the significance of teamwork. As individuals come together, each grasping onto the same rope, it underscores how collaborative efforts...
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Asahikawa Design Center

04 Mar, 2024
Asahikawa is located in the center of Hokkaido, Japan and is Japan's northernmost island. Asahikawa is the region with the richest forest resources in Japan. Due to its unique natural geographical conditions, Asahikawa City has gradually developed into...
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World Wood Day 2024 Special Concert

26 Feb, 2024
♪♪♪ World Wood Day 2024 Special Concert ♪♪♪ The 14th Annual Concert for Japanese Traditional Instruments Organizer: Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Collaboration: International Wood Culture Society Start: 15:00 (UTC+9) Wednesday, 20th March
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2024 Online World Wood Day Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium

23 Feb, 2024
Call for Abstracts- EXTENED Submission Deadline is Monday, 26 February, 2024. Submission Form Word / PDF
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International Wood Culture Hall at the 17th China Putian Straits Arts and Crafts Fair

23 Jan, 2024
The 2023 International Wood Culture Exhibition took place from September 28 to October 2, 2023, concurrently with the 17th China (Putian) Straits Arts and Crafts Fair. The International Wood Culture Society was invited to host this exhibition, featuring..
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2024 Online World Wood Day Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium

10 Jan, 2024
The 2024 Online World Wood Day Symposium and The Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium is now calling for papers.
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The Egg

08 Jan, 2024
With the passion for Taiwan Acacia, the founder of The Egg, Mr. Yu-Cheng Chen has turned the once mainly used as firewoods and railroad ties into table tennis rackets, hats, and drinkwares. To add more values to Taiwan Acacia, The Egg has designed...
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The 1st National Workers Woodworking Skills, the KaoGong Cup Handmade Carpentry and Furniture Design

03 Jan, 2024
The First National Workers' Woodworking Skills Competition and the "KaoGong Cup" Handmade Carpentry and Furniture Design Competition was held on October 21, 2023 at the Beijing Panjiayuan Antique Market. The competition is sponsored by The Chinese...
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