Bamboo Events Desk
31st March 2005, 01:27 PM
http://www.world-bamboo.org/bamfest-2005-brochure.htm
Central Library, Shillong, Meghalaya India
Harvesting Green Gold Together
About Bamfest:
Playing a significant role in the evolution of the human society, bamboo today contributes to the subsistence needs of over a billion people worldwide. Traditional uses as varied as fuel, food, housing and shelter, tools and music, comprise but a part of the broad spectrum of bamboo use. Today as bamboo for pulp and paper, construction and engineering materials, panel products, and an array of modern uses are becoming better known, bamboo’s potential role in mankind’s future has taken on a renewed significance. To better realize new uses and benefit the communities of the developing world where the resource base and the traditions of use are well rooted, resource mobilization and management, technology and processing, policy and international education and cooperation must be emphasized to develop bamboo as the timber of the 21st century. Although bamboo and cane have been integral to the culture and economics of the Indian society, they are being `rediscovered’- their attributes and potential being progressively recognized in recent years.
With the objective of highlighting the role of bamboo in alleviating poverty, generating employment, making a better environment and promoting tourism, the 2nd North East Bamboo festival is being organized from May 02-05, 2005 at Shillong by the Cane and Bamboo Technology Center, Guwahati in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya. The NEHHDC, MHHDC, NEHU, IFAD, GTZ, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India will be supporting the Festival. The Ministry of DONER and the North Eastern Council, Shillong will facilitate the holding of the Festival.
Bamfest 2005 has been accorded recognition by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO) as an International Event under their Charter.
The Rationale
Like a golden thread woven into the culture of the North East, this is a place where bamboo has its “roots” and shoots”. Holding the largest bamboo reserves in the world, the people of the region take bamboo for granted. From cradle to coffin and from houses to bridges, bamboo plays a pivotal role in the pivotal role in the daily life of each and every individual without anyone of them ever realizing the fact that without bamboo like may cease to exist, at least in this region. Little though has been given to its vast potential.
The raw stock of bamboo in the North East is valued at around Rs. 5,000 crores. With suitable feasible schemes of value additions of even just two times, approximately Rs. 10,000 crores can be generated in the region on an annual basis. Even for a moment, assuming that one is able to utilize only about 25% of the resource base, the region can easily generate a whopping Rs. 2,500 crores a year. It is the Governments of the North Eastern states, which have the greatest interest and the most stakes in the development of the sector. The comparative advantage in primary resources, cultural and traditional associations with the material and confidence in their own skills give them a competitive edge, making up for the last of alternative vehicles for stimulating economic activity in the region.
Bamfest 2005 is a concept, which will be carried forward in the years to come. This is the second North East Bamboo Festival, in the years to come, we intend similar shows will be held at different locations all over the North Eastern Region and may be outside the region, if resources permit.
Who can Participate ?
# Scientists
# Industrialists
# Entrepreneurs
# Businessmen
# Craftsmen
# Policy Makers / Development Workers
# Managers
# NGOs with an emphasis on bamboo
# Bamboo Lovers
Who can Exhibit ?
# Research Institute
# Design Institute
# Business Houses
# Government / Semi Government Organizations
# Crafts Artisans
# NGOs
Package Offered
Four days package available for participants outside the North East
Rs. 3,500 for all days inclusive of food, accommodation (on twin sharing basis) and local transportation (Guwahati to Shillong and back)
US $ 250 for all days inclusive of food, accommodation (on twin sharing basis) and local transportation (Guwahati to Shillong and back.
Added Attraction
Post Seminar Field Trip
For those interested, the Seminar will be followed by a field trip to take a look at the sustainable practices adopted by the local populace in managing and harvesting the bamboo stock. This will cost extra .
The Organizers will arrange visits to places of historical and tourist spots in the North East such as Kaziranga National Park (Assam), Cherrapunjee and Mowsinram (Meghalaya). Those interested may contact Organizers for details.
Key Dates
Registration Opens
March 10, 2005
Submission of full paper by April 15, 2005
Last date of registration April 15, 2005
for more complete details (http://www.caneandbamboo.org/bamtech/bamfest.htm)
Central Library, Shillong, Meghalaya India
Harvesting Green Gold Together
About Bamfest:
Playing a significant role in the evolution of the human society, bamboo today contributes to the subsistence needs of over a billion people worldwide. Traditional uses as varied as fuel, food, housing and shelter, tools and music, comprise but a part of the broad spectrum of bamboo use. Today as bamboo for pulp and paper, construction and engineering materials, panel products, and an array of modern uses are becoming better known, bamboo’s potential role in mankind’s future has taken on a renewed significance. To better realize new uses and benefit the communities of the developing world where the resource base and the traditions of use are well rooted, resource mobilization and management, technology and processing, policy and international education and cooperation must be emphasized to develop bamboo as the timber of the 21st century. Although bamboo and cane have been integral to the culture and economics of the Indian society, they are being `rediscovered’- their attributes and potential being progressively recognized in recent years.
With the objective of highlighting the role of bamboo in alleviating poverty, generating employment, making a better environment and promoting tourism, the 2nd North East Bamboo festival is being organized from May 02-05, 2005 at Shillong by the Cane and Bamboo Technology Center, Guwahati in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya. The NEHHDC, MHHDC, NEHU, IFAD, GTZ, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India will be supporting the Festival. The Ministry of DONER and the North Eastern Council, Shillong will facilitate the holding of the Festival.
Bamfest 2005 has been accorded recognition by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO) as an International Event under their Charter.
The Rationale
Like a golden thread woven into the culture of the North East, this is a place where bamboo has its “roots” and shoots”. Holding the largest bamboo reserves in the world, the people of the region take bamboo for granted. From cradle to coffin and from houses to bridges, bamboo plays a pivotal role in the pivotal role in the daily life of each and every individual without anyone of them ever realizing the fact that without bamboo like may cease to exist, at least in this region. Little though has been given to its vast potential.
The raw stock of bamboo in the North East is valued at around Rs. 5,000 crores. With suitable feasible schemes of value additions of even just two times, approximately Rs. 10,000 crores can be generated in the region on an annual basis. Even for a moment, assuming that one is able to utilize only about 25% of the resource base, the region can easily generate a whopping Rs. 2,500 crores a year. It is the Governments of the North Eastern states, which have the greatest interest and the most stakes in the development of the sector. The comparative advantage in primary resources, cultural and traditional associations with the material and confidence in their own skills give them a competitive edge, making up for the last of alternative vehicles for stimulating economic activity in the region.
Bamfest 2005 is a concept, which will be carried forward in the years to come. This is the second North East Bamboo Festival, in the years to come, we intend similar shows will be held at different locations all over the North Eastern Region and may be outside the region, if resources permit.
Who can Participate ?
# Scientists
# Industrialists
# Entrepreneurs
# Businessmen
# Craftsmen
# Policy Makers / Development Workers
# Managers
# NGOs with an emphasis on bamboo
# Bamboo Lovers
Who can Exhibit ?
# Research Institute
# Design Institute
# Business Houses
# Government / Semi Government Organizations
# Crafts Artisans
# NGOs
Package Offered
Four days package available for participants outside the North East
Rs. 3,500 for all days inclusive of food, accommodation (on twin sharing basis) and local transportation (Guwahati to Shillong and back)
US $ 250 for all days inclusive of food, accommodation (on twin sharing basis) and local transportation (Guwahati to Shillong and back.
Added Attraction
Post Seminar Field Trip
For those interested, the Seminar will be followed by a field trip to take a look at the sustainable practices adopted by the local populace in managing and harvesting the bamboo stock. This will cost extra .
The Organizers will arrange visits to places of historical and tourist spots in the North East such as Kaziranga National Park (Assam), Cherrapunjee and Mowsinram (Meghalaya). Those interested may contact Organizers for details.
Key Dates
Registration Opens
March 10, 2005
Submission of full paper by April 15, 2005
Last date of registration April 15, 2005
for more complete details (http://www.caneandbamboo.org/bamtech/bamfest.htm)