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Tree Planting

Dec 29, 2025
This years World Wood Day tree planting is more than a ceremony — it is a living tribute.
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International Woodcarving Camp

Dec 25, 2025
This documentary captures how wood—an inherently sustainable, living material—brings people together and inspires global exchange. As the traditions of Inami intersect with the spirit of World Wood Day, new possibilities emerge for the future of...
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WWD 2025 - International Carpenters Forum

Dec 24, 2025
This documentary follows the four-day International Forum on Carpenters and Carpentry Tools, held at the museum. Participants from around the world gather to explore the global culture of planes, join guided tours, and witness live demonstrations—from...
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Grand Exhibition

Dec 19, 2025
An exhibition at the Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple in Tokoy, Japan, brought together 200 woodworkers, artists, designers, and researchers from 150 countries who advocate "eco-living with wood". The results of their work in Japan were presented at...
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2025-2026 WWDF Research Grant is Now Open for Submissions

Aug 30, 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.

Aug 09, 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

Aug 07, 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

May 08, 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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Craftsmanship is Boundless - Nepalese Artists Presented the Yiding Cup Wood Carving Competition

Dec 27, 2023
The 14th "Yiding Cup" Wood Carving Competition sponsored by the China Arts and Crafts Association was held grandly in Putian Arts and Crafts City from September 19 to 26, 2023. A total of 40 contestants including masters of arts and crafts, technical...
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IUFRO D5 - All Units Introduction

Dec 25, 2023
The collection of all IUFRO Division 5 units introduction videos.
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Harmony in Wood - Bill Miller's Flute Performance (All)

Dec 18, 2023
Bill Miller's flute performance is a captivating celebration of the beauty and cultural significance of wooden instruments.
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Exploring Newari Traditional Village in Nepal

Dec 08, 2023
On July 22, 2023, a group of twelve members from the International Society of Wood Culture’s Nepal Wood Culture Tour team went to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, for a week-long cultural inspection.
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World Expo 2020 - Papua New Guinea Pavilion - Creating Opportunities for Sustainable Development

Jan 13, 2023
A land of mystery and opportunities. Discover the displays and storyboard of the country with the largest biodiversity in the world and the third largest rainforest and carbon sink.
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World Expo 2020 - Maldives Pavilion - Where Nature and Life Co-exist

Jan 09, 2023
Maldives is an archipelago of unique beauty co-existing with nature. Reflected across the entire pavilion are sustainable practices that address climate change and the success in co-existing with the natural environment.
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World Expo 2020 - Guyana Pavilion - The Green Nation of Opportunities

Jan 06, 2023
Guyana Pavilion is Connecting globally via eco-tourism and cultural diversity and showcasing the country as a leading eco-tourism destination, and highlighting its Green State Development Strategy as a pathway for sustainable and inclusive development.
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World Expo 2020 - Burkina Faso Pavilion - Land of Honest People

Jan 04, 2023
The crossroads of major cultural and sports events in Africa. Get to know a country the prides itself for its honest, hardworking people. Discover Burkina Faso's natural resources and rich culture, through wonderous African cinema and crafts.
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Interactive Tale about Crafts in Morocco Pavilion

Dec 31, 2021
Wood Culture Tour takes you to Word Expo 2020 in Dubai UAE! Join us for an unforgettable journey awaits you at Morocco Pavilion. Houssain Driouach explain his well calculated carving he did in the center of the Pavilion.
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World Expo 2020 - Mali Pavilion - The River of Gold

Dec 30, 2021
Wood Culture Tour presents Mali’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.  Pavilion Director Nakhana Kadiatou Diakite Prats took us on a tour through her pavilion to showcase Mali’s economic opportunities and its cultural diversity.
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Wecome to WWD 2022

Dec 27, 2021
The WWD 2022 theme is "Trees for Good", and the sub-themes are Challenges, Opportunities, and Sustainability.
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The Brazilian Woodcarver - Panta Tavares

Dec 26, 2021
Born in the cultural town of northeast Brazil - Juazeiro do Norte, state of Ceara. Panta had an uneasy childhood, he spent most of his teenage life in rebellion, one day he found out drawing was his emotional outlet, he puts anger and anxiety aside...
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Craftsmanship & Artistry of Habanos Storage: Cuban Made Humidor

Oct 19, 2020
Cuban crafter Neury Santana Ges is a self-taught artisan. He belongs to the Cuban Association of Artisans and Artists, ACAA. He has won several national and international handicrafts awards, many of his works decorate private collections in different...
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Message from John Parrotta, PhD, President of IUFRO (version II)

Apr 29, 2020
Message from John Parrotta, PhD, President of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO).
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Online Celebration of 2020 World Wood Day in China

Apr 22, 2020
Many people related to wood culture in China convey the concept of "wood is good" in the form of woodcarving, woodturning, folk art, literature or poetry.  Previous WWD participants posted photos on their social media accounts to share their memories.
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WWD 2020 Regional Event in Oman

Apr 21, 2020
Regional Event in Oman provides the best visual and invaluable experiences of protecting forests and wood culture. The celebration aims to raise awareness and understanding of the key role that wood plays in a sustainable world through biodiversity and..
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