{"id":21424,"date":"2026-11-03T10:51:53","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mecc.nl\/events\/11th-world-bonsai-convention\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T11:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:24:49","slug":"11th-world-bonsai-convention","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.mecc.nl\/en\/events\/11th-world-bonsai-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"11th World Bonsai Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>11th World Bonsai Convention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Discover the 11th World Bonsai Convention at MECC Maastricht from 1 to 3 November 2030, Europe&#8217;s biggest bonsai show ever. This international gathering of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation showcases premium bonsai from Europe and beyond. The event features demonstrations and lectures in an auditorium with more than 900 seats. In addition, visitors can explore an 8,000 m\u00b2 trading area dedicated to the world of bonsai.<\/p>\n<p>More information about the programme and ticket sales will follow soon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Purchase your parking ticket online!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Want to avoid unnecessary waiting at a payment machine before or after the event? 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