18 September
This year, the WBO promotes the celebration of this day around the world, with participation from bamboo enthusiasts, practitioners, researchers, students, children = everyone! A key event will be held in India at Kohima, Nagaland, endorsed by WBO and hosted by the Govt. of Nagaland, India, under the able guidance of Mr. Neiphiu Rio, [...]

First of all, I would like to extend sincere apology on behalf of Mr. Somchai Pienstaporn, Director General, for not being able with all of you on this gracious occasion on the memorial planting ceremony today, due to some urgent engagement.
On behalf of the Royal Forest Department, I welcome all of you to Khao Hin [...]

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE WORLD BAMBOO ORGANIZATION
World Bamboo Day was declared by the Thai Royal Forest Department on 18 September in Bangkok, during the 8th World Bamboo Congress held at the Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel. This declaration is an effort to increase the awareness of bamboo globally.  Where bamboo grows naturally, bamboo has been a [...]