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WWD 2024 Symposium - Opening Speech by Dr. Howard Rosen

Apr 11, 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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WWD 2024 Symposium - Opening Speech by Dr. John Parrotta, President of IUFRO

Apr 11, 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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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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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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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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WWD 2018 Cambodia March 24th Concert feat. Mezme

Aug 29, 2021
WWD 2018 Cambodia concert held in Siem Reap performed by Mezme.
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Support World Wood Day - Collaboration

Dec 15, 2020
World Wood Day is an annual event that celebrates the importance of wood, appreciates the value of wood, demonstrates the beauty of wood, and shares the knowledge of wood. If you are like us, admire and enjoy what wood brings to our lives, please join us.
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Aorelio Domingues - Paranaguá Fandango Master

Nov 02, 2020
Ilha dos Valadares is an island belonging to the municipality of Paranaguá, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Founded in 1648, it is Paraná's oldest city, with one of the largest ports in Brazil.
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Os Compadre - A northeastern Brazilian folk art workshop

Oct 21, 2020
Located in the semi-arid sertão (hinterland) region of northeastern Brazil, Juazeiro do Norte is best known as the base of the charismatic priest and spiritual leader Padre Cícero...
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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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Return to the Roots - The 2nd "Belt & Road" International Root Carving Cultural Exchange Week

Jul 13, 2020
Organized by the International Wood Culture Society and the Kaihua County People's Government of China, the 2nd “Belt & Road" International Root Carving Cultural Exchange Week was held in Kaihua...
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Love for Life — Wood Artists Culture Exchange at Wenzhou School for Special Education (WWD 2018 Regional Event in Wenzhou, China)

Jun 02, 2020
"Chinese and foreign wood artists at Wenzhou School for Special Education" is an extraordinary cultural exchange activity and a caring action. 20 outstanding wood artists from 14 countries gathered together, spending a memorable time with...
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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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