SM Supermalls partners with Phil. Bonsai Society to formally open #SanibPwersa exhibit at The Podium

February 23, 2019 

The "Sanib Pwersa" a public Bonsai exhibit happening at the L2  Atrium 1 at The Podium From Feb. 23-25, 2019 

Just recently, we were invited to the media launch of the partnership of SM Supermalls and the Philippine Bonsai Society Inc. dubbed as the "Sanib Pwersa," held at The Podium in Mandaluyong City. 

"Sanib Pwersa" is a public bonsai exhibit where mallgoers at The Podium can have an an #AweSM experience at the exhibit in which they do not only have the chance to view the various bonsai plants but to also participate in the learning and workshops led by local and international bonsai experts.

:SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin 

"We are thankful for the Philippine Bonsai Society for choosing SM Malls as the venue for their exhibitions as we also promote our advocacy for the environment to bring the 'green' malling experience to our customers," said SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin. 

Philippine Bonsai Society President Bobby Gopiao 

"We are very excited to bring the bonsai art to a wider audience as we hold our shows and exhibits in SM Malls across the country in the coming months," said Philippine Bonsai Society President Bobby Gopiao. 

SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin and Philippine Bonsai Society President Bobby Gopiao. 

To seal their partnership, SM Supermalls and the Philippine Bonsai Society Inc. (PSBI) signed their memorandum of agreement during the said media launch that happened last Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. 

The "Sanib Pwersa," bonsai exhibit will feature select and premium collections by over 30 clubs, bonsai enthusiasts can also head to the North for the national show on March 22 to 25 at The Block SM North Edsa. For the first time, three Japanese Art disciplines will ne featured at the event at SM North Edsa, thanks to the combined efforts of the PSBI, Natural Stone Society of the Philippines and the Ikenobo-Ikebana Society of Manila. Customers can also look forward to seeing rare bonsai species such as the Diospyros (Persimmons), a genus of over 700 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs; Tugas (Molave), a medium-sized tree which grows 15 meters whose leaves are compound with three leaflets; and the Sampalok (Tamarind), an attractive tree valued for its shade and edible fruit with bright green, dense, pinnate and feathery foliage. 

Here are some of the bonsai collections displayed at The Podium: 

My fave bonsai is this one, the Mandarin Orange :) 

Here is my short but complete video coverage of the "Sanib Pwersa" media launch 

The SM Executives and the PSBI members and exhibitors 

The PSBI started as an informal group of enthusiasts back in 1973, and became a non-stock, non-profit association in 1975. Today, PSBI is an internationally recognized association with close to 500 active members and a growing number of followers among provincial bonsai clubs. 

Discover the artstry and skill of Filipino bonsai experts and learn tips and tricks on how to create the living art of bonsai at SM. For more info you can visit www.smsupermalls.com 

I'd also like to thanks SM Supermalls and PSBI for giving me this bonsai Banyan tree... I promise to take good care of this. :)