Sakka Ten: Past editions

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Another picture from past exhibitions of Sakka Ten.

Sakka Ten 2018: How to get to Alcalà de Xivert

How to get to the Sakka Ten of Alcalá de Xivert

Exit of the AP7 motorway, by the north exit motorway of Benicarlo / Peñiscola, (11 km until Alcalá de Xivert) by the south exit motorway AP7, exit Torreblanca / Alcossebre (13 km).
From the south, Valencia, highway CV 10 - A7, to the airport of Castellón, and follow CV13 direction 340 towards Torreblanca, Alcossebre, Alcalá de Xivert.
Distances in km, Peñiscola (14 km), Castellón (43 km), Valencia (120 km), Tarragona (140 km), Barcelona (230 km), Zaragoza (250 km), Madrid (470 km) BONSAIZEN 9 km.🚗 🚗🚗
On the 340 national highway, use the entrance to Alcalá de Xivert.
By train, Alcalá de Xivert station, 500 meters from the congress (see Renfe)
In private boat, in the marina of Alcossebre.🛳️🛳️🛳️
By plane, Castellón airport 22 km away with connections to England, Bulgaria, Romania and Poland, or through Valencia airport, Reinas airport with connections to Belgium, Holland, England, Ireland or Barcelona airport. 🛫
In Ferry Boat through the ports of Barcelona or Valencia from France or Italy.
The distance between Alcalá de Xivert and Alcossebre is (11 km).

https://goo.gl/maps/cYvF1NH5Em72

Sakka Ten 2018: Important information

In the following links you will find all the information referring to Sakka Ten 2018 Congress.

How to get to Sakka Ten?

Hotel

Magazine

Fair

Promoting the event

Bonsai Masters

Bonsai Workshops with sensei Minoru Akiyama

Meals

Sakka Ten: Videos from past editions (Peñiscola 2012)

The Congress is approaching.
We join a video done by Bonsai Bocus during the Congress Sakka Ten 2012, which took place in Peñiscola (Spain).
Pay attention to our social networks because in the upcoming weeks we are going to give you new and important information about this great event. We are waiting for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yGjC-u1vEM&t=78s

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals (Arjona Bonsai)

We end the individual presentations of the confirmed professionals for the Fair which is going to take place during the Congress Sakka Ten 2018.

Arjona Bonsai:

Is a centre located in Dos Hermanas (Sevilla) where they sell bonsai trees and a wide range of accessories.
They also give bonsai workshops in their headquarters directed by its owner, Alberto Arjona.

Sakka Ten 2018: Workshop with Minoru Akiyama

There are still a few free places for the workshop. Do not miss the oportunity

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's professionals (Tierra Zen)

We keep on presenting the confirmed professionals for the Fair which is going to take plane during the congress Sakka Ten 2018.

TierraZen:

It is an enterprise which is located in the region of Tarragona and which imports and sells products such as Japanese incense, censers, ikebana products, Japanese stationery, wind chimes, etc...

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten 2018: Lunch during the Congress

On Saturday and Sunday, during the Congress, we have organised two regional lunches in the same enclosure where the exhibition and the fair are going to take place.

On Saturday, the main course will be tombet (a kind of stew made of potatoes and regional meat).
On Sunday, the main course will be paella.

The price of the menu is 12€ per person each day. The price also includes drinks and dessert.
If you want to eat with us on Saturday or on Sunday, you need to book the meal by writing to the email nbskee@gmail.com

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals

We continue presenting the confirmed professionals for the fair that is going to take place during Sakka Ten 2018 Congress.

Bonsai Graden:

Online shop with headquarters in Cantabria (Spain) and which was born in order to offer bonsai trees and pre-bonsai of quality to all bonsai lovers.
All the trees that they have on sale are made by them.

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten: Videos from past editions (Padova 2010)

Sakka Ten 2018 Congress is approaching.
We join a video made by Bonsai Focus which summarises Sakka Ten 2010 Congress which took place in Padova (Italy).
Stay tuned to our social networks, the upcoming weeks we will provide you new and important information about this great event. We are waiting for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE-ZIRi0hvg

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals (El Bosque de Aza)

We keep on presenting the confirmed professionals for the Fair which is going to take place within the congress Sakka Ten 2018.

El bosque de Aza:

Artisan who is specialised in working wood around the region of Castellon (Spain). He makes displaying accessories such as tables and jita and accessories for working on bonsai trees such as furniture of turning tables in different finishing and with a fantastic result.

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's professionals (Togei-Ka Ceramics)

We continue presenting you the confirmed professionals for the Fair which is going to take place within the Congress Sakka Ten 2018.

Togei-Ka Ceramics:

Walter dal Pra is the manufacturer which crates these pots made in his workshop in Caltrano (Italy).
He makes bonsai pots in different styles and sizes with an excellent finishing and amazing glazes.

Sakka Ten 2018: Countdown

There is only a month left for the inauguration of Sakka TEn in Alcalà de Xivert. Stay tuned because we are going to inform you little by little about all the events that are going to take place that weekend.

You are all invited.

We are waiting for you all.

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals (Pascal Houdusse)

We continue with the individual presentations of the confirmed professionals for the Fair which is going to take place within the Congress Sakka Ten 2018.

Pascal Houdusse:

Pascal is a cabinetmaker of Saint Malon sur Mel (France) who designs and makes accessories for bonsai displaying, as bonsai display tables, jita and other bonsai furniture.
His products are of high quality and he is well-known all around Europe.

Video: Demonstration by Minoru Akiyama

Another demonstration by Minoru Akiyama,  who will be with us this year in the Sakka Ten of Alcala de Xivert

Sakka Ten: Past Editions (demonstrations of European members)

 In previous editions of Sakka Ten Congress, the NBSKE member Alfonsina Zenari has realised very instructive kusamono demonstrations. This time there will also be demonstrations by NBSKE members, of bonsai but also of any of the related Japanese arts. The pictures shown below were taken during Sakka Ten 2012 Congress, in Peñíscola (Spain).

Sakka Ten 2018: Workshops with sensei Akiyama Friday 2/11/2018

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals (Carles Vives Cerámica)

Here is another individual presentation of the confirmed professionals for the Fair which is going to take place during the Congress Sakka Ten 2018.

Carles Vives Cerámica:

Carles Vives, sculptor and ceramist awarded at an European level.
In his workshop in Llerona (Barcelona), he produces since some years ago ceramic pieces for bonsai, whose glazes are remarkable and he also makes beautiful kurama ceramics which are easily recognised by bonsai lovers.

Sakka Ten 2018: Confirmed Professionals for Sakka Ten's Fair (list)

Fair's poster with the confirmed European professional exhibitors that will attend it. 
Remember that the fair is going to take place inside the congress Sakka Ten 2018 on the 3rd and 4th of November.

1.- Egar Bonsai 
2.- Andrea Terinazzi tempai (Italy)
3- Ana Bonsai
4- BonsaiZen
5- Valdiez & Tools
6- Jaume Canals bonsai
7- Kenshosake
8- Aka ceramics
9- Bonsaigarden
10- El bosque de Aza
11-Walter Togei-Ka (Italy, ceramics)
12-Arjona bonsai
13-Pascal Houdusse (France, cabinetmaker)
14-Medi Bonsai
15-Carles Vives ceramics
16-Nendosei (France, ceramics)
17-Adolf Sala Bonsai
18-Tierra Zen

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals (Andrea Terinazzi Tempai)

We keep on presenting the confirmed professionals for the Fair which is going to take place during the Congress Sakka Ten 2018.

Andrea Terinazzi Tempai:

Based in Borgo San Lorenzo (Italy), we are going to have the opportunity of enjoying their wonderful Tempai, made of bronze, made by Andrea Terinazzi, one of the best European artist in this discipline. .

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's professionals (Valdiez&Tools)

We are glad to present your another confirmed professional for Sakka Ten 2018's Fair. 

Valdiez&Tools:

Sergio Valdivieso is the artist who hides behind this corporate name.
He makes personalised wire dispensers of different sizes, lathes and transport and working cars.
It is a pleasure to have a stand with this kind of products in our fair.

Sakka Ten: Past editions

In a few days we are going to publish the schedules of all Sakka Ten 2018's activities. Meanwhile, we share a picture of a suiseki which was displayed in a past edition of Sakka Ten.

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's professionals (Bonsaizen)

Here is another individual presentation of the confirmed professionals for the Fair that is going to take place during the Congress Sakka Ten 2018.

Bonsai Zen:

Centre which is specialised in bonsai trees, with a wide range of ceramics and which is located in Peñíscola (Castellon).

This year they are celebrating their 10th anniversary under the direction of Xavier Redon, great professional with more than 30 years of experience in bonsai. They also make courses and workshops..

Sakka Ten: Past editions

In the upcoming Sakka Ten in Alcalà de Xivert (2nd, 3rd and 4th November) you will be able to enjoy some of the best suiseki in Europe

Sakka Ten: Past editions

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's professionals (Medi Bonsai)

We continue presenting the confirmed professionals for the fair which is going to take place during the Congress Sakka Ten 2018.

Medi Bonsai:

Enterprise with more than 20 years of experience which sells bonsai trees and bonsai related products. It is directed by German Gómez, another of the great Spanish bonsai professionals. It is located in  La Pobla Llarga (Valencia)
They also have a School and are specialised in Japanese bonsai ceramics.

Sakka Ten: Past events

Sakka Ten 2018: Alcalà de Xivert in images

Sakka Ten: Past events

VIDEO: Demonstration of Master Minoru Akiyama in Italy 2017

THE INVITED MASTER FOR SAKKA TEN 2018, IN ALCALA DE XIVERT, MASTER MINORU AKIYAMA, in a demonstration last year in Italy, together with master Edoardo Rossi who is one of the most distinguished instructors and members of Nippon Bonsai Sakka Kyookai Europe, and who is also going to come to the Congress .

SAKKA TEN 2018 (Organisation): Meeting with sensei Tomio Yamada

Meeting in Omiya with the great sensei Tomio Yamada, for the correct realisation of the next Sakka Ten 2018 in Alcalà de Xivert

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals (Nendosei)

Here you have more details about another confirmed professional for the Fair which is going to take place during the International Congress Sakka Ten 2018

Nendosei Ceramics:

Couple of ceramics artisans who are established in Nant (France). In their workshop, they make  manufactured ceramics  for bonsai, kusamono and shitakusa in their traditional Japanese oven with finishes and glazes of an incredible level.

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals (Ana Bonsai)

We continue presenting the confirmed professionals  for the fair which will take place during the Bonsai Congress Sakka Ten 2018.

Ana Bonsai:

Specialised Centre located in Las Rozas (Madrid) under the direction of Julián de Marco, great professional with years of experience and different European awards.
They also do bonsai workshops in their centre.

Sakka Ten: Past events

It is awesome, isn't it? This bonsai tree was displayed in a past edition of Sakka Ten Congress. Do you want to see which trees with fruit are going to be displayed this time in Sakka Ten? Do you want to enjoy bonsai trees like this one? Remember, in Alcalà de Xivert, the days 2, 3 and 4 November you would be able to enjoy this fantastic event.

Sakka Ten 2018: Fair's Professionals (Jaume Canals)

We keep on with the presentations of the confirmed stands for Sakka Ten 2018's fair.

Jaume Canals Bonsai:

Centre which is located in Elche, open from the beginning of the 80s, and which grows, gives shape and sells bonsai trees.
Under the direction of Jaume Canals, one of the greatest Spanish professionals who, in addition, teaches in courses and workshops in his centre.

Sakka ten 2018: Magazine

We have updated Sakka Ten 2018 Congress's magazine, you can now take a look at the news and download the online magazine of the event. And, of course, feel free to share to anyone may be interested. You only have to click the link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UM94s1vfEAMm4gyCmM9e9E72-RxcLmIM

Sakka Ten 2018: Hotel

We have the pleasure to confirm you that the official hotel of the congress will be the Hotel and Spa Peñíscola Plaza Suites. 

You will be able to realize the reservations across the following link, introducing in the gap of promotional code the word "BONSAI" and then you will see the special price for the assistants to the congress being able to choose between bed and breakfast or half a pension. 

https://zthotels.com/es/reservas 

The organization of the congress will establish a bus to transport you from the hotel mentioned above to the location of the congress and vice versa during the days 2,3 and 4 November.

If there is any problem in the processing of the reservation, you can contact across the following e-mail:
reservaszt@zthotels.com