State Level Bonsai Exhibition 2026 opens at GM Hall
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 13 2026:
The five-day State Level Bonsai Exhibition 2026, organised by the Manipur Bonsai Association (MBA) under the sponsorship of the Directorate of Horticulture and Soil Conservation.
Government of Manipur, was inaugurated today at GM Hall, Imphal.
The exhibition, held under the theme 'Harmony and Coexistence', was inaugurated by Heirok AC MLA Thokchom Radheshyam as chief guest.
MBA president Laishram Ibopishak presided over the function, while Chungong Panmei, Mission Director, MIDH, Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, attended as guest of honour.
Kohji Ohkura and Etsuko Ohkura, Directors of Fuji Education India Pvt Ltd, attended as special guests.
Speaking on the occasion, Thokchom Radheshyam said it was a great pleasure to see the State Level Bonsai Exhibition being organised for the first time by the Manipur Bonsai Association.
He said the different varieties of plants displayed in beautiful shapes in golden and silver coloured pots, left behind by our forefathers, brought great joy to his heart.
He said bonsai artists, along with their knowledge, put in immense hard work, effort and focus, and if the younger generation follows this way of thinking, they can live a successful and happy life.
He urged the youth to take up bonsai culture as a hobby.




