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File:Manglicmot-Aquino.jpg

2013-10-09T10:00:53Z

Gcgorospe: Modesto Manglicmot with Former President Corazon Aquino during one of her visits to his bonsai garden.

Modesto Manglicmot with Former President Corazon Aquino during one of her visits to his bonsai garden.

Modesto Manglicmot

2013-10-09T09:59:34Z

Gcgorospe: /* Discovering His Passion for Bonsai */

=Modesto Manglicmot=
[[File:Modesto-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200|thumb|center|Modesto Manglicmot]]
Modesto Manglicmot, more commonly known as "Sir Modi", is a famous figure not only within the confines of the University of the Philippines (Diliman), but also in the field of horticulture and bonsai art in the Philippines. Because of his invaluable and extraordinary achievements in Agriculture, as horticulturist, he has been acknowledged as the First Bonsai Master of the Philippines.

==Childhood==
The oldest son among the five children of Modesto D. Manglicmot, Sr. and Felisa Castelo, Modesto C. Manglicmot, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932 in Cabanatuan City. He grew up in Guimba, Nueva Ecija and acquired his early childhood education there, where his father was a Municipal Treasurer for fifteen years. During his elementary grades in Guimba, he already showed interest in agriculture because his favorite subject was gardening. He always got the highest grades that his teacher gave for the healthy and vigorous vegetables he grew in his garden projects.

When the Second World War broke out, his schooling was interrupted. During the Japanese Occupation, he helped in the family business of growing vegetables in their backyard and around the house.

At the end of the war, the family moved to Cabanatuan where his father worked at the provincial treasurer’s office. In 1946, he continued his studies and enrolled at the Nueva Ecija High School. It was also in this year that his parents imported American roses and started a backyard rose garden. The business prospered until flower shops in manila, most specially Ronnie’s flower shop in Malate, were being supplied long stemmed roses by the family. The family became known in Cabanatuan for their rose garden business.

Getting into bonsai was only a second choice for Modesto. His first love was actually ballet. He was even a student of the renowned American ballet teacher, Anita Kane. His father though did not approve of his son doing pirouettes on the stage, but he did support Modesto in pursuing a career in growing plants.

After graduation from high school in 1949, he studied at UP Los Banos, where he learned the basics of agriculture. After his studies in Los Banos, he developed a 60-hectare family farm in Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija and made it productive. He spent about seventeen years in farming, during which he learned more about agriculture.<ref>''Short Biography of Modesto Manglicmot'' from Nueva Ecija High School Alumni Association Awardees from 1992 to 2005, Volume II Centennial Edition.</ref>

==A Teacher==
In 1970, he moved to Quezon City where he became a faculty member of Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS), PWU Quezon City. He was involved in developing a laboratory farm where social studies, mathematics and life science subjects were integrated to make learning interesting and meaningful to the students. This laboratory farm became known among the education institutions in Metro Manila. It was even duplicated by the UP Integrated School. Education ministers of Southeast Asian countries have visited the farm in the seventies for its innovative contribution to education.

For this achievement, he was awarded “The Most Distinguished Service Award” by the President of the Philippine Women’s University. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching in 1983. He was invited by other schools to speak on this laboratory farm. He became known in other schools in the Philippines, and was elected as one of the members of the Board of Directors of Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) at its annual convention held at Siliman University, Dumaguete City.

==Discovering His Passion for Bonsai==
[[File:Manglicmot-Aquino.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Modesto Manglicmot with Former President Corazon Aquino.]]

During his stint as teacher in JASMS, PWU, he became interested in the art of Bonsai. It started when he read an article about growing bonsai in Reader’s Digest. He initially thought that it was going to be easy, but soon learned that it was actually more complicated than he thought. Nevertheless, he persevered and continued practicing growing bonsais.

In 1980, he became a regular member of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. In the same year, he headed a group of 10 Filipinos to participate in the Biennial Bonsai Show in Japan. When his group mates brought out their bonsais, he felt embarrassed of his own. He felt that his bonsai was inferior compared to theirs. But keeping to his positive disposition, he managed to look at the bright side by saying:

<center>''“If my Bonsais are ugly and theirs are pretty, then I will have contributed something to the group also. My Bonsais will provide the contrast between a good and an ugly Bonsai”''</center>

In 1982, He attended the Annual Convention and Exhibition of Bonsai and Suiseki in Osaka, Japan . There, he underwent a 4-day training course in Bonsai Art by a Japanese Bonsai Master. At the end of the 4 days, he was surprised to learn that the lessons were for free. Because of this, Mr. Modesto imparted his knowledge on Bonsai Art with other people without charge for the next years of his life. When he was alive, he often has workshops every Saturday, 10AM for free.

He became so serious in this Bonsai Art that he earned the respect of the members of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. He was elected for two terms as its president, serving it for four years.

In 1985, he resigned from his teaching job and put up a Bonsai and ornamental plant garden. His garden at that time was located in Marikina, on a lot lent to him by Meralco, under a contract. Upon the expiration of the contract in the 1990s, he moved his bonsai garden to the Manila Seeding Bank, Quezon City. All those bonsai gardens he kept were open to the public, where entrance was free. In 1998, UP President Emilio Javier offered him a piece of land within the University of the Philippines – Diliman campus for his bonsai collection.

==Awards & Achievements==
[[File:Manglicmot-Award-01.jpg|200px|thumb|Modesto Manglicmot earns an award for ''Best Ornamental Landscape Exhibit'' during the 65th Annual Orchid & Garden Show by the Philippine Orchid Society.]]
He later became a member of the different garden clubs in Metro Manila, such as the Philippine Horticultural Society, Fern Society of the Philippines, Philippine Orchid Society and Palm Society of the Philippines. He served president of the Philippine Horticultural Society for two terms and also as President of the Fern Society. He was now recognized as one of the authorities in Horticulture and Bonsai, and acknowledged as the first Filipino Bonsai Master. He won numerous awards in the different competitions in annual shows of the stone garden clubs and societies. He was also one of the awardees in 1993 Gawad Awards, Natatanging Anak ng Cabanatuan, in the field of Agriculture.

He has held two one-man Bonsai shows in Manila, one at the Patio Botanico of the National Museum, and another at the Japanese Garden, Rizal Park.

He has conducted seminars in different parts of the Philippines in relation to Horticulture and Bonsai.

In 1995, he donated one of his Bonsais for the fund raising project of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Makati Garden Club for a reforestation project in Antique. He donated his prized 6-foot red balete bonsai which he called “The Red Shogun”. This was auctioned off for P180,000 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati. <ref>Garcellano, Rhissa. "Unique Tree Auction to Aid Reforestation Project". Manila Standard Today. 5 November 1995.</ref>

Finally, Modesto C. Manglicmot is recognized as one of the top landscapers in Manila. He has landscaped gardens of some of the rich and famous of Metro Manila. He coordinated the setting up of the plants at the PICC for the APEC meeting. He was also requested to exhibit five of his Best Bonsai collections for viewing by the 18 heads of state at the PICC.

People have urged him to put his bonsai up for sale, but he just would not do it, no matter how big his potential earnings where. For him, his bonsai collection was priceless, they were his prized possessions.

==Death & Ashes==
Modesto C. Manglicmot passed away at the age of 79 last April 3, 2012 in his home in Project 8, Quezon City, due to a complication brought about his diabetes – high blood pressure and kidney failure. A day prior to his death though, he was still able to visit the UP Bonsai Garden and even hold a workshop for 2 interested students.

At the present, people believe that his spirit is still in the UP Bonsai Garden, through his scattered ashes in each of his bonsais.

====Notes & References====
<references/>

File:Manglicmot-Award-01.jpg

2013-10-09T09:57:31Z

Gcgorospe: Modesto Manglicmot earns an award for ''Best Ornamental Landscape Exhibit'' during the 65th Annual Orchid & Garden Show by the Philippine Orchid Society. The event was held in the Quezon Memorial Circle last February 24 to March 7, 2011.

Modesto Manglicmot earns an award for ''Best Ornamental Landscape Exhibit'' during the 65th Annual Orchid & Garden Show by the Philippine Orchid Society. The event was held in the Quezon Memorial Circle last February 24 to March 7, 2011.

Modesto Manglicmot

2013-10-09T09:55:26Z

Gcgorospe: /* Awards & Achievements */

=Modesto Manglicmot=
[[File:Modesto-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200|thumb|center|Modesto Manglicmot]]
Modesto Manglicmot, more commonly known as "Sir Modi", is a famous figure not only within the confines of the University of the Philippines (Diliman), but also in the field of horticulture and bonsai art in the Philippines. Because of his invaluable and extraordinary achievements in Agriculture, as horticulturist, he has been acknowledged as the First Bonsai Master of the Philippines.

==Childhood==
The oldest son among the five children of Modesto D. Manglicmot, Sr. and Felisa Castelo, Modesto C. Manglicmot, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932 in Cabanatuan City. He grew up in Guimba, Nueva Ecija and acquired his early childhood education there, where his father was a Municipal Treasurer for fifteen years. During his elementary grades in Guimba, he already showed interest in agriculture because his favorite subject was gardening. He always got the highest grades that his teacher gave for the healthy and vigorous vegetables he grew in his garden projects.

When the Second World War broke out, his schooling was interrupted. During the Japanese Occupation, he helped in the family business of growing vegetables in their backyard and around the house.

At the end of the war, the family moved to Cabanatuan where his father worked at the provincial treasurer’s office. In 1946, he continued his studies and enrolled at the Nueva Ecija High School. It was also in this year that his parents imported American roses and started a backyard rose garden. The business prospered until flower shops in manila, most specially Ronnie’s flower shop in Malate, were being supplied long stemmed roses by the family. The family became known in Cabanatuan for their rose garden business.

Getting into bonsai was only a second choice for Modesto. His first love was actually ballet. He was even a student of the renowned American ballet teacher, Anita Kane. His father though did not approve of his son doing pirouettes on the stage, but he did support Modesto in pursuing a career in growing plants.

After graduation from high school in 1949, he studied at UP Los Banos, where he learned the basics of agriculture. After his studies in Los Banos, he developed a 60-hectare family farm in Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija and made it productive. He spent about seventeen years in farming, during which he learned more about agriculture.<ref>''Short Biography of Modesto Manglicmot'' from Nueva Ecija High School Alumni Association Awardees from 1992 to 2005, Volume II Centennial Edition.</ref>

==A Teacher==
In 1970, he moved to Quezon City where he became a faculty member of Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS), PWU Quezon City. He was involved in developing a laboratory farm where social studies, mathematics and life science subjects were integrated to make learning interesting and meaningful to the students. This laboratory farm became known among the education institutions in Metro Manila. It was even duplicated by the UP Integrated School. Education ministers of Southeast Asian countries have visited the farm in the seventies for its innovative contribution to education.

For this achievement, he was awarded “The Most Distinguished Service Award” by the President of the Philippine Women’s University. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching in 1983. He was invited by other schools to speak on this laboratory farm. He became known in other schools in the Philippines, and was elected as one of the members of the Board of Directors of Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) at its annual convention held at Siliman University, Dumaguete City.

==Discovering His Passion for Bonsai==
During his stint as teacher in JASMS, PWU, he became interested in the art of Bonsai. It started when he read an article about growing bonsai in Reader’s Digest. He initially thought that it was going to be easy, but soon learned that it was actually more complicated than he thought. Nevertheless, he persevered and continued practicing growing bonsais.

In 1980, he became a regular member of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. In the same year, he headed a group of 10 Filipinos to participate in the Biennial Bonsai Show in Japan. When his group mates brought out their bonsais, he felt embarrassed of his own. He felt that his bonsai was inferior compared to theirs. But keeping to his positive disposition, he managed to look at the bright side by saying:

<center>''“If my Bonsais are ugly and theirs are pretty, then I will have contributed something to the group also. My Bonsais will provide the contrast between a good and an ugly Bonsai”''</center>

In 1982, He attended the Annual Convention and Exhibition of Bonsai and Suiseki in Osaka, Japan . There, he underwent a 4-day training course in Bonsai Art by a Japanese Bonsai Master. At the end of the 4 days, he was surprised to learn that the lessons were for free. Because of this, Mr. Modesto imparted his knowledge on Bonsai Art with other people without charge for the next years of his life. When he was alive, he often has workshops every Saturday, 10AM for free.

He became so serious in this Bonsai Art that he earned the respect of the members of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. He was elected for two terms as its president, serving it for four years.

In 1985, he resigned from his teaching job and put up a Bonsai and ornamental plant garden. His garden at that time was located in Marikina, on a lot lent to him by Meralco, under a contract. Upon the expiration of the contract in the 1990s, he moved his bonsai garden to the Manila Seeding Bank, Quezon City. All those bonsai gardens he kept were open to the public, where entrance was free. In 1998, UP President Emilio Javier offered him a piece of land within the University of the Philippines – Diliman campus for his bonsai collection.

==Awards & Achievements==
[[File:Manglicmot-Award-01.jpg|200px|thumb|Modesto Manglicmot earns an award for ''Best Ornamental Landscape Exhibit'' during the 65th Annual Orchid & Garden Show by the Philippine Orchid Society.]]
He later became a member of the different garden clubs in Metro Manila, such as the Philippine Horticultural Society, Fern Society of the Philippines, Philippine Orchid Society and Palm Society of the Philippines. He served president of the Philippine Horticultural Society for two terms and also as President of the Fern Society. He was now recognized as one of the authorities in Horticulture and Bonsai, and acknowledged as the first Filipino Bonsai Master. He won numerous awards in the different competitions in annual shows of the stone garden clubs and societies. He was also one of the awardees in 1993 Gawad Awards, Natatanging Anak ng Cabanatuan, in the field of Agriculture.

He has held two one-man Bonsai shows in Manila, one at the Patio Botanico of the National Museum, and another at the Japanese Garden, Rizal Park.

He has conducted seminars in different parts of the Philippines in relation to Horticulture and Bonsai.

In 1995, he donated one of his Bonsais for the fund raising project of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Makati Garden Club for a reforestation project in Antique. He donated his prized 6-foot red balete bonsai which he called “The Red Shogun”. This was auctioned off for P180,000 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati. <ref>Garcellano, Rhissa. "Unique Tree Auction to Aid Reforestation Project". Manila Standard Today. 5 November 1995.</ref>

Finally, Modesto C. Manglicmot is recognized as one of the top landscapers in Manila. He has landscaped gardens of some of the rich and famous of Metro Manila. He coordinated the setting up of the plants at the PICC for the APEC meeting. He was also requested to exhibit five of his Best Bonsai collections for viewing by the 18 heads of state at the PICC.

People have urged him to put his bonsai up for sale, but he just would not do it, no matter how big his potential earnings where. For him, his bonsai collection was priceless, they were his prized possessions.

==Death & Ashes==
Modesto C. Manglicmot passed away at the age of 79 last April 3, 2012 in his home in Project 8, Quezon City, due to a complication brought about his diabetes – high blood pressure and kidney failure. A day prior to his death though, he was still able to visit the UP Bonsai Garden and even hold a workshop for 2 interested students.

At the present, people believe that his spirit is still in the UP Bonsai Garden, through his scattered ashes in each of his bonsais.

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Modesto Manglicmot

2013-10-09T09:36:44Z

Gcgorospe: /* Childhood */

=Modesto Manglicmot=
[[File:Modesto-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200|thumb|center|Modesto Manglicmot]]
Modesto Manglicmot, more commonly known as "Sir Modi", is a famous figure not only within the confines of the University of the Philippines (Diliman), but also in the field of horticulture and bonsai art in the Philippines. Because of his invaluable and extraordinary achievements in Agriculture, as horticulturist, he has been acknowledged as the First Bonsai Master of the Philippines.

==Childhood==
The oldest son among the five children of Modesto D. Manglicmot, Sr. and Felisa Castelo, Modesto C. Manglicmot, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932 in Cabanatuan City. He grew up in Guimba, Nueva Ecija and acquired his early childhood education there, where his father was a Municipal Treasurer for fifteen years. During his elementary grades in Guimba, he already showed interest in agriculture because his favorite subject was gardening. He always got the highest grades that his teacher gave for the healthy and vigorous vegetables he grew in his garden projects.

When the Second World War broke out, his schooling was interrupted. During the Japanese Occupation, he helped in the family business of growing vegetables in their backyard and around the house.

At the end of the war, the family moved to Cabanatuan where his father worked at the provincial treasurer’s office. In 1946, he continued his studies and enrolled at the Nueva Ecija High School. It was also in this year that his parents imported American roses and started a backyard rose garden. The business prospered until flower shops in manila, most specially Ronnie’s flower shop in Malate, were being supplied long stemmed roses by the family. The family became known in Cabanatuan for their rose garden business.

Getting into bonsai was only a second choice for Modesto. His first love was actually ballet. He was even a student of the renowned American ballet teacher, Anita Kane. His father though did not approve of his son doing pirouettes on the stage, but he did support Modesto in pursuing a career in growing plants.

After graduation from high school in 1949, he studied at UP Los Banos, where he learned the basics of agriculture. After his studies in Los Banos, he developed a 60-hectare family farm in Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija and made it productive. He spent about seventeen years in farming, during which he learned more about agriculture.<ref>''Short Biography of Modesto Manglicmot'' from Nueva Ecija High School Alumni Association Awardees from 1992 to 2005, Volume II Centennial Edition.</ref>

==A Teacher==
In 1970, he moved to Quezon City where he became a faculty member of Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS), PWU Quezon City. He was involved in developing a laboratory farm where social studies, mathematics and life science subjects were integrated to make learning interesting and meaningful to the students. This laboratory farm became known among the education institutions in Metro Manila. It was even duplicated by the UP Integrated School. Education ministers of Southeast Asian countries have visited the farm in the seventies for its innovative contribution to education.

For this achievement, he was awarded “The Most Distinguished Service Award” by the President of the Philippine Women’s University. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching in 1983. He was invited by other schools to speak on this laboratory farm. He became known in other schools in the Philippines, and was elected as one of the members of the Board of Directors of Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) at its annual convention held at Siliman University, Dumaguete City.

==Discovering His Passion for Bonsai==
During his stint as teacher in JASMS, PWU, he became interested in the art of Bonsai. It started when he read an article about growing bonsai in Reader’s Digest. He initially thought that it was going to be easy, but soon learned that it was actually more complicated than he thought. Nevertheless, he persevered and continued practicing growing bonsais.

In 1980, he became a regular member of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. In the same year, he headed a group of 10 Filipinos to participate in the Biennial Bonsai Show in Japan. When his group mates brought out their bonsais, he felt embarrassed of his own. He felt that his bonsai was inferior compared to theirs. But keeping to his positive disposition, he managed to look at the bright side by saying:

<center>''“If my Bonsais are ugly and theirs are pretty, then I will have contributed something to the group also. My Bonsais will provide the contrast between a good and an ugly Bonsai”''</center>

In 1982, He attended the Annual Convention and Exhibition of Bonsai and Suiseki in Osaka, Japan . There, he underwent a 4-day training course in Bonsai Art by a Japanese Bonsai Master. At the end of the 4 days, he was surprised to learn that the lessons were for free. Because of this, Mr. Modesto imparted his knowledge on Bonsai Art with other people without charge for the next years of his life. When he was alive, he often has workshops every Saturday, 10AM for free.

He became so serious in this Bonsai Art that he earned the respect of the members of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. He was elected for two terms as its president, serving it for four years.

In 1985, he resigned from his teaching job and put up a Bonsai and ornamental plant garden. His garden at that time was located in Marikina, on a lot lent to him by Meralco, under a contract. Upon the expiration of the contract in the 1990s, he moved his bonsai garden to the Manila Seeding Bank, Quezon City. All those bonsai gardens he kept were open to the public, where entrance was free. In 1998, UP President Emilio Javier offered him a piece of land within the University of the Philippines – Diliman campus for his bonsai collection.

==Awards & Achievements==
He later became a member of the different garden clubs in Metro Manila, such as the Philippine Horticultural Society, Fern Society of the Philippines, Philippine Orchid Society and Palm Society of the Philippines. He served president of the Philippine Horticultural Society for two terms and also as President of the Fern Society. He was now recognized as one of the authorities in Horticulture and Bonsai, and acknowledged as the first Filipino Bonsai Master. He won numerous awards in the different competitions in annual shows of the stone garden clubs and societies. He was also one of the awardees in 1993 Gawad Awards, Natatanging Anak ng Cabanatuan, in the field of Agriculture.

He has held two one-man Bonsai shows in Manila, one at the Patio Botanico of the National Museum, and another at the Japanese Garden, Rizal Park.

He has conducted seminars in different parts of the Philippines in relation to Horticulture and Bonsai.

In 1995, he donated one of his Bonsais for the fund raising project of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Makati Garden Club for a reforestation project in Antique. He donated his prized 6-foot red balete bonsai which he called “The Red Shogun”. This was auctioned off for P180,000 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati. <ref>Garcellano, Rhissa. "Unique Tree Auction to Aid Reforestation Project". Manila Standard Today. 5 November 1995.</ref>

Finally, Modesto C. Manglicmot is recognized as one of the top landscapers in Manila. He has landscaped gardens of some of the rich and famous of Metro Manila. He coordinated the setting up of the plants at the PICC for the APEC meeting. He was also requested to exhibit five of his Best Bonsai collections for viewing by the 18 heads of state at the PICC.

People have urged him to put his bonsai up for sale, but he just would not do it, no matter how big his potential earnings where. For him, his bonsai collection was priceless, they were his prized possessions.

==Death & Ashes==
Modesto C. Manglicmot passed away at the age of 79 last April 3, 2012 in his home in Project 8, Quezon City, due to a complication brought about his diabetes – high blood pressure and kidney failure. A day prior to his death though, he was still able to visit the UP Bonsai Garden and even hold a workshop for 2 interested students.

At the present, people believe that his spirit is still in the UP Bonsai Garden, through his scattered ashes in each of his bonsais.

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Modesto Manglicmot

2013-10-09T09:33:46Z

Gcgorospe: /* Death & Ashes */

=Modesto Manglicmot=
[[File:Modesto-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200|thumb|center|Modesto Manglicmot]]
Modesto Manglicmot, more commonly known as "Sir Modi", is a famous figure not only within the confines of the University of the Philippines (Diliman), but also in the field of horticulture and bonsai art in the Philippines. Because of his invaluable and extraordinary achievements in Agriculture, as horticulturist, he has been acknowledged as the First Bonsai Master of the Philippines.

==Childhood==
The oldest son among the five children of Modesto D. Manglicmot, Sr. and Felisa Castelo, Modesto C. Manglicmot, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932 in Cabanatuan City. He grew up in Guimba, Nueva Ecija and acquired his early childhood education there, where his father was a Municipal Treasurer for fifteen years. During his elementary grades in Guimba, he already showed interest in agriculture because his favorite subject was gardening. He always got the highest grades that his teacher gave for the healthy and vigorous vegetables he grew in his garden projects.

When the Second World War broke out, his schooling was interrupted. During the Japanese Occupation, he helped in the family business of growing vegetables in their backyard and around the house.

At the end of the war, the family moved to Cabanatuan where his father worked at the provincial treasurer’s office. In 1946, he continued his studies and enrolled at the Nueva Ecija High School. It was also in this year that his parents imported American roses and started a backyard rose garden. The business prospered until flower shops in manila, most specially Ronnie’s flower shop in Malate, were being supplied long stemmed roses by the family. The family became known in Cabanatuan for their rose garden business.

Getting into bonsai was only a second choice for Modesto. His first love was actually ballet. He was even a student of the renowned American ballet teacher, Anita Kane. His father though did not approve of his son doing pirouettes on the stage, but he did support Modesto in pursuing a career in growing plants.

After graduation from high school in 1949, he studied at UP Los Banos, where he learned the basics of agriculture. After his studies in Los Banos, he developed a 60-hectare family farm in Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija and made it productive. He spent about seventeen years in farming, during which he learned more about agriculture.

==A Teacher==
In 1970, he moved to Quezon City where he became a faculty member of Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS), PWU Quezon City. He was involved in developing a laboratory farm where social studies, mathematics and life science subjects were integrated to make learning interesting and meaningful to the students. This laboratory farm became known among the education institutions in Metro Manila. It was even duplicated by the UP Integrated School. Education ministers of Southeast Asian countries have visited the farm in the seventies for its innovative contribution to education.

For this achievement, he was awarded “The Most Distinguished Service Award” by the President of the Philippine Women’s University. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching in 1983. He was invited by other schools to speak on this laboratory farm. He became known in other schools in the Philippines, and was elected as one of the members of the Board of Directors of Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) at its annual convention held at Siliman University, Dumaguete City.

==Discovering His Passion for Bonsai==
During his stint as teacher in JASMS, PWU, he became interested in the art of Bonsai. It started when he read an article about growing bonsai in Reader’s Digest. He initially thought that it was going to be easy, but soon learned that it was actually more complicated than he thought. Nevertheless, he persevered and continued practicing growing bonsais.

In 1980, he became a regular member of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. In the same year, he headed a group of 10 Filipinos to participate in the Biennial Bonsai Show in Japan. When his group mates brought out their bonsais, he felt embarrassed of his own. He felt that his bonsai was inferior compared to theirs. But keeping to his positive disposition, he managed to look at the bright side by saying:

<center>''“If my Bonsais are ugly and theirs are pretty, then I will have contributed something to the group also. My Bonsais will provide the contrast between a good and an ugly Bonsai”''</center>

In 1982, He attended the Annual Convention and Exhibition of Bonsai and Suiseki in Osaka, Japan . There, he underwent a 4-day training course in Bonsai Art by a Japanese Bonsai Master. At the end of the 4 days, he was surprised to learn that the lessons were for free. Because of this, Mr. Modesto imparted his knowledge on Bonsai Art with other people without charge for the next years of his life. When he was alive, he often has workshops every Saturday, 10AM for free.

He became so serious in this Bonsai Art that he earned the respect of the members of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. He was elected for two terms as its president, serving it for four years.

In 1985, he resigned from his teaching job and put up a Bonsai and ornamental plant garden. His garden at that time was located in Marikina, on a lot lent to him by Meralco, under a contract. Upon the expiration of the contract in the 1990s, he moved his bonsai garden to the Manila Seeding Bank, Quezon City. All those bonsai gardens he kept were open to the public, where entrance was free. In 1998, UP President Emilio Javier offered him a piece of land within the University of the Philippines – Diliman campus for his bonsai collection.

==Awards & Achievements==
He later became a member of the different garden clubs in Metro Manila, such as the Philippine Horticultural Society, Fern Society of the Philippines, Philippine Orchid Society and Palm Society of the Philippines. He served president of the Philippine Horticultural Society for two terms and also as President of the Fern Society. He was now recognized as one of the authorities in Horticulture and Bonsai, and acknowledged as the first Filipino Bonsai Master. He won numerous awards in the different competitions in annual shows of the stone garden clubs and societies. He was also one of the awardees in 1993 Gawad Awards, Natatanging Anak ng Cabanatuan, in the field of Agriculture.

He has held two one-man Bonsai shows in Manila, one at the Patio Botanico of the National Museum, and another at the Japanese Garden, Rizal Park.

He has conducted seminars in different parts of the Philippines in relation to Horticulture and Bonsai.

In 1995, he donated one of his Bonsais for the fund raising project of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Makati Garden Club for a reforestation project in Antique. He donated his prized 6-foot red balete bonsai which he called “The Red Shogun”. This was auctioned off for P180,000 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati. <ref>Garcellano, Rhissa. "Unique Tree Auction to Aid Reforestation Project". Manila Standard Today. 5 November 1995.</ref>

Finally, Modesto C. Manglicmot is recognized as one of the top landscapers in Manila. He has landscaped gardens of some of the rich and famous of Metro Manila. He coordinated the setting up of the plants at the PICC for the APEC meeting. He was also requested to exhibit five of his Best Bonsai collections for viewing by the 18 heads of state at the PICC.

People have urged him to put his bonsai up for sale, but he just would not do it, no matter how big his potential earnings where. For him, his bonsai collection was priceless, they were his prized possessions.

==Death & Ashes==
Modesto C. Manglicmot passed away at the age of 79 last April 3, 2012 in his home in Project 8, Quezon City, due to a complication brought about his diabetes – high blood pressure and kidney failure. A day prior to his death though, he was still able to visit the UP Bonsai Garden and even hold a workshop for 2 interested students.

At the present, people believe that his spirit is still in the UP Bonsai Garden, through his scattered ashes in each of his bonsais.

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Modesto Manglicmot

2013-10-09T09:33:22Z

Gcgorospe: /* Awards & Achievements */

=Modesto Manglicmot=
[[File:Modesto-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200|thumb|center|Modesto Manglicmot]]
Modesto Manglicmot, more commonly known as "Sir Modi", is a famous figure not only within the confines of the University of the Philippines (Diliman), but also in the field of horticulture and bonsai art in the Philippines. Because of his invaluable and extraordinary achievements in Agriculture, as horticulturist, he has been acknowledged as the First Bonsai Master of the Philippines.

==Childhood==
The oldest son among the five children of Modesto D. Manglicmot, Sr. and Felisa Castelo, Modesto C. Manglicmot, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932 in Cabanatuan City. He grew up in Guimba, Nueva Ecija and acquired his early childhood education there, where his father was a Municipal Treasurer for fifteen years. During his elementary grades in Guimba, he already showed interest in agriculture because his favorite subject was gardening. He always got the highest grades that his teacher gave for the healthy and vigorous vegetables he grew in his garden projects.

When the Second World War broke out, his schooling was interrupted. During the Japanese Occupation, he helped in the family business of growing vegetables in their backyard and around the house.

At the end of the war, the family moved to Cabanatuan where his father worked at the provincial treasurer’s office. In 1946, he continued his studies and enrolled at the Nueva Ecija High School. It was also in this year that his parents imported American roses and started a backyard rose garden. The business prospered until flower shops in manila, most specially Ronnie’s flower shop in Malate, were being supplied long stemmed roses by the family. The family became known in Cabanatuan for their rose garden business.

Getting into bonsai was only a second choice for Modesto. His first love was actually ballet. He was even a student of the renowned American ballet teacher, Anita Kane. His father though did not approve of his son doing pirouettes on the stage, but he did support Modesto in pursuing a career in growing plants.

After graduation from high school in 1949, he studied at UP Los Banos, where he learned the basics of agriculture. After his studies in Los Banos, he developed a 60-hectare family farm in Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija and made it productive. He spent about seventeen years in farming, during which he learned more about agriculture.

==A Teacher==
In 1970, he moved to Quezon City where he became a faculty member of Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS), PWU Quezon City. He was involved in developing a laboratory farm where social studies, mathematics and life science subjects were integrated to make learning interesting and meaningful to the students. This laboratory farm became known among the education institutions in Metro Manila. It was even duplicated by the UP Integrated School. Education ministers of Southeast Asian countries have visited the farm in the seventies for its innovative contribution to education.

For this achievement, he was awarded “The Most Distinguished Service Award” by the President of the Philippine Women’s University. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching in 1983. He was invited by other schools to speak on this laboratory farm. He became known in other schools in the Philippines, and was elected as one of the members of the Board of Directors of Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) at its annual convention held at Siliman University, Dumaguete City.

==Discovering His Passion for Bonsai==
During his stint as teacher in JASMS, PWU, he became interested in the art of Bonsai. It started when he read an article about growing bonsai in Reader’s Digest. He initially thought that it was going to be easy, but soon learned that it was actually more complicated than he thought. Nevertheless, he persevered and continued practicing growing bonsais.

In 1980, he became a regular member of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. In the same year, he headed a group of 10 Filipinos to participate in the Biennial Bonsai Show in Japan. When his group mates brought out their bonsais, he felt embarrassed of his own. He felt that his bonsai was inferior compared to theirs. But keeping to his positive disposition, he managed to look at the bright side by saying:

<center>''“If my Bonsais are ugly and theirs are pretty, then I will have contributed something to the group also. My Bonsais will provide the contrast between a good and an ugly Bonsai”''</center>

In 1982, He attended the Annual Convention and Exhibition of Bonsai and Suiseki in Osaka, Japan . There, he underwent a 4-day training course in Bonsai Art by a Japanese Bonsai Master. At the end of the 4 days, he was surprised to learn that the lessons were for free. Because of this, Mr. Modesto imparted his knowledge on Bonsai Art with other people without charge for the next years of his life. When he was alive, he often has workshops every Saturday, 10AM for free.

He became so serious in this Bonsai Art that he earned the respect of the members of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. He was elected for two terms as its president, serving it for four years.

In 1985, he resigned from his teaching job and put up a Bonsai and ornamental plant garden. His garden at that time was located in Marikina, on a lot lent to him by Meralco, under a contract. Upon the expiration of the contract in the 1990s, he moved his bonsai garden to the Manila Seeding Bank, Quezon City. All those bonsai gardens he kept were open to the public, where entrance was free. In 1998, UP President Emilio Javier offered him a piece of land within the University of the Philippines – Diliman campus for his bonsai collection.

==Awards & Achievements==
He later became a member of the different garden clubs in Metro Manila, such as the Philippine Horticultural Society, Fern Society of the Philippines, Philippine Orchid Society and Palm Society of the Philippines. He served president of the Philippine Horticultural Society for two terms and also as President of the Fern Society. He was now recognized as one of the authorities in Horticulture and Bonsai, and acknowledged as the first Filipino Bonsai Master. He won numerous awards in the different competitions in annual shows of the stone garden clubs and societies. He was also one of the awardees in 1993 Gawad Awards, Natatanging Anak ng Cabanatuan, in the field of Agriculture.

He has held two one-man Bonsai shows in Manila, one at the Patio Botanico of the National Museum, and another at the Japanese Garden, Rizal Park.

He has conducted seminars in different parts of the Philippines in relation to Horticulture and Bonsai.

In 1995, he donated one of his Bonsais for the fund raising project of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Makati Garden Club for a reforestation project in Antique. He donated his prized 6-foot red balete bonsai which he called “The Red Shogun”. This was auctioned off for P180,000 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati. <ref>Garcellano, Rhissa. "Unique Tree Auction to Aid Reforestation Project". Manila Standard Today. 5 November 1995.</ref>

Finally, Modesto C. Manglicmot is recognized as one of the top landscapers in Manila. He has landscaped gardens of some of the rich and famous of Metro Manila. He coordinated the setting up of the plants at the PICC for the APEC meeting. He was also requested to exhibit five of his Best Bonsai collections for viewing by the 18 heads of state at the PICC.

People have urged him to put his bonsai up for sale, but he just would not do it, no matter how big his potential earnings where. For him, his bonsai collection was priceless, they were his prized possessions.

==Death & Ashes==
Modesto C. Manglicmot passed away at the age of 79 last April 3, 2012 in his home in Project 8, Quezon City, due to a complication brought about his diabetes – high blood pressure and kidney failure. A day prior to his death though, he was still able to visit the UP Bonsai Garden and even hold a workshop for 2 interested students.

At the present, people believe that his spirit is still in the UP Bonsai Garden, through his scattered ashes in each of his bonsais.

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:27:39Z

Gcgorospe: /* History of Bonsai */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations regarding the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.<ref>From the interview with Manuel Manglicmot. Conducted by Gail Gorospe and Eduardo Puyat. 23 September 2013.</ref>

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.<ref>''The History of Bonsai''. The Bonsai Site. Last accessed on 22 September 2013. ''http://www.bonsaisite.com/history1.html''.</ref>

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and sceneries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously. <ref>Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012. Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From ''http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html''.</ref>

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:23:39Z

Gcgorospe: /* History */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations regarding the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.<ref>From the interview with Manuel Manglicmot. Conducted by Gail Gorospe and Eduardo Puyat. 23 September 2013.</ref>

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and sceneries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously. <ref>Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012. Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From ''http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html''.</ref>

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:23:03Z

Gcgorospe: /* History */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations regarding the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.<ref>From the interview with Manuel Manglicmot. Conducted by Gail Gorospe and Eduardo Puyat. September 23, 2013.</ref>

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and sceneries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously. <ref>Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012. Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From ''http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html''.</ref>

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:20:15Z

Gcgorospe: /* Notes & References */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and sceneries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously. <ref>Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012. Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From ''http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html''.</ref>

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:19:53Z

Gcgorospe: /* Principles Behind Bonsai Art */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and sceneries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously. <ref>Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012. Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From ''http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html''.</ref>

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:19:15Z

Gcgorospe: /* Principles Behind Bonsai Art */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and sceneries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:19:01Z

Gcgorospe: /* Principles Behind Bonsai Art */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From ''http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html''.</ref>

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:17:12Z

Gcgorospe: /* Principles Behind Bonsai Art */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is. <ref>Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html</ref>

====Notes & References====
<references/>

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:15:58Z

Gcgorospe: /* Notes & References */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

====Notes & References====
<references/>

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:15:34Z

Gcgorospe:

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

===Notes & References===
<references/>

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:14:30Z

Gcgorospe: /* Usage & Rental */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee. <ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref>

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:14:06Z

Gcgorospe: /* Usage & Rental */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates<ref>Rental rates as of October 2013, as stipulated by the University of the Philippines Business Concessions Office</ref> are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Concessions Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg

2013-10-09T09:11:30Z

Gcgorospe:

Picture from the article entited ''Hip and Happy'' written by Janna Simpao for the website ''Bride & Breakfast: Wedding Inspirations Blog''. <ref>http://brideandbreakfast.ph/2012/01/09/hip-and-happy/</ref>

File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg

2013-10-09T09:11:08Z

Gcgorospe:

Picture from the article entited ''Hip and Happy'' written by Janna Simpao for the website ''Bride & Breakfast: Wedding Inspirations Blog''.

<ref>http://brideandbreakfast.ph/2012/01/09/hip-and-happy/</ref>

File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg

2013-10-09T09:10:41Z

Gcgorospe:

Picture from the article entited ''Hip and Happy'' written by Janna Simpao for the website ''Bride & Breakfast: Wedding Inspirations Blog''.

 http://brideandbreakfast.ph/2012/01/09/hip-and-happy/

File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg

2013-10-09T09:10:06Z

Gcgorospe:

Picture from the article entited ''Hip and Happy'' written by Janna Simpao for the website ''Bride & Breakfast: Wedding Inspirations Blog''. [http://brideandbreakfast.ph/2012/01/09/hip-and-happy/]

File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg

2013-10-09T09:09:37Z

Gcgorospe: Picture from the article entited ''Hip and Happy'' written by Janna Simpao for the website ''Bride & Breakfast: Wedding Inspirations Blog''. <ref>http://brideandbreakfast.ph/2012/01/09/hip-and-happy/</ref>

Bonsai

2013-10-09T09:06:16Z

Gcgorospe: /* Usage & Rental */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
[[File:Bonsai-Garden-Wedding.jpg|200px|thumb|Wedding at the UP Bonsai Garden]]
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:45:00Z

Gcgorospe: /* History */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:44:00Z

Gcgorospe: /* Overview */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg

2013-10-08T23:43:16Z

Gcgorospe: Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny''

Manuel Manglicmot 
''Kuya Manny''

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:41:54Z

Gcgorospe: /* Overview */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

[[File:Manny-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Manuel Manglicmot ''Kuya Manny'']]

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:37:49Z

Gcgorospe: /* The UP Bonsai Garden */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article [http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:36:49Z

Gcgorospe: /* The UP Bonsai Garden */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this <a href="http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot">article</a>.''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:36:07Z

Gcgorospe: /* The UP Bonsai Garden */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this [article: http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot].''

==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:35:14Z

Gcgorospe: /* The UP Bonsai Garden */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this [article](http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Modesto_Manglicmot#Modesto_Manglicmot).''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

File:Modesto-Manglicmot-01.jpg

2013-10-08T23:32:17Z

Gcgorospe: Modesto Manglicmot The First Bonsai Master of the Philippines He is known in UP for developing the UP Bonsai Garden.

Modesto Manglicmot 
The First Bonsai Master of the Philippines 
He is known in UP for developing the UP Bonsai Garden.

Modesto Manglicmot

2013-10-08T23:30:48Z

Gcgorospe: /* Modesto Manglicmot */

=Modesto Manglicmot=
[[File:Modesto-Manglicmot-01.jpg|200|thumb|center|Modesto Manglicmot]]
Modesto Manglicmot, more commonly known as "Sir Modi", is a famous figure not only within the confines of the University of the Philippines (Diliman), but also in the field of horticulture and bonsai art in the Philippines. Because of his invaluable and extraordinary achievements in Agriculture, as horticulturist, he has been acknowledged as the First Bonsai Master of the Philippines.

==Childhood==
The oldest son among the five children of Modesto D. Manglicmot, Sr. and Felisa Castelo, Modesto C. Manglicmot, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932 in Cabanatuan City. He grew up in Guimba, Nueva Ecija and acquired his early childhood education there, where his father was a Municipal Treasurer for fifteen years. During his elementary grades in Guimba, he already showed interest in agriculture because his favorite subject was gardening. He always got the highest grades that his teacher gave for the healthy and vigorous vegetables he grew in his garden projects.

When the Second World War broke out, his schooling was interrupted. During the Japanese Occupation, he helped in the family business of growing vegetables in their backyard and around the house.

At the end of the war, the family moved to Cabanatuan where his father worked at the provincial treasurer’s office. In 1946, he continued his studies and enrolled at the Nueva Ecija High School. It was also in this year that his parents imported American roses and started a backyard rose garden. The business prospered until flower shops in manila, most specially Ronnie’s flower shop in Malate, were being supplied long stemmed roses by the family. The family became known in Cabanatuan for their rose garden business.

Getting into bonsai was only a second choice for Modesto. His first love was actually ballet. He was even a student of the renowned American ballet teacher, Anita Kane. His father though did not approve of his son doing pirouettes on the stage, but he did support Modesto in pursuing a career in growing plants.

After graduation from high school in 1949, he studied at UP Los Banos, where he learned the basics of agriculture. After his studies in Los Banos, he developed a 60-hectare family farm in Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija and made it productive. He spent about seventeen years in farming, during which he learned more about agriculture.

==A Teacher==
In 1970, he moved to Quezon City where he became a faculty member of Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS), PWU Quezon City. He was involved in developing a laboratory farm where social studies, mathematics and life science subjects were integrated to make learning interesting and meaningful to the students. This laboratory farm became known among the education institutions in Metro Manila. It was even duplicated by the UP Integrated School. Education ministers of Southeast Asian countries have visited the farm in the seventies for its innovative contribution to education.

For this achievement, he was awarded “The Most Distinguished Service Award” by the President of the Philippine Women’s University. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching in 1983. He was invited by other schools to speak on this laboratory farm. He became known in other schools in the Philippines, and was elected as one of the members of the Board of Directors of Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) at its annual convention held at Siliman University, Dumaguete City.

==Discovering His Passion for Bonsai==
During his stint as teacher in JASMS, PWU, he became interested in the art of Bonsai. It started when he read an article about growing bonsai in Reader’s Digest. He initially thought that it was going to be easy, but soon learned that it was actually more complicated than he thought. Nevertheless, he persevered and continued practicing growing bonsais.

In 1980, he became a regular member of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. In the same year, he headed a group of 10 Filipinos to participate in the Biennial Bonsai Show in Japan. When his group mates brought out their bonsais, he felt embarrassed of his own. He felt that his bonsai was inferior compared to theirs. But keeping to his positive disposition, he managed to look at the bright side by saying:

<center>''“If my Bonsais are ugly and theirs are pretty, then I will have contributed something to the group also. My Bonsais will provide the contrast between a good and an ugly Bonsai”''</center>

In 1982, He attended the Annual Convention and Exhibition of Bonsai and Suiseki in Osaka, Japan . There, he underwent a 4-day training course in Bonsai Art by a Japanese Bonsai Master. At the end of the 4 days, he was surprised to learn that the lessons were for free. Because of this, Mr. Modesto imparted his knowledge on Bonsai Art with other people without charge for the next years of his life. When he was alive, he often has workshops every Saturday, 10AM for free.

He became so serious in this Bonsai Art that he earned the respect of the members of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. He was elected for two terms as its president, serving it for four years.

In 1985, he resigned from his teaching job and put up a Bonsai and ornamental plant garden. His garden at that time was located in Marikina, on a lot lent to him by Meralco, under a contract. Upon the expiration of the contract in the 1990s, he moved his bonsai garden to the Manila Seeding Bank, Quezon City. All those bonsai gardens he kept were open to the public, where entrance was free. In 1998, UP President Emilio Javier offered him a piece of land within the University of the Philippines – Diliman campus for his bonsai collection.

==Awards & Achievements==
He later became a member of the different garden clubs in Metro Manila, such as the Philippine Horticultural Society, Fern Society of the Philippines, Philippine Orchid Society and Palm Society of the Philippines. He served president of the Philippine Horticultural Society for two terms and also as President of the Fern Society. He was now recognized as one of the authorities in Horticulture and Bonsai, and acknowledged as the first Filipino Bonsai Master. He won numerous awards in the different competitions in annual shows of the stone garden clubs and societies. He was also one of the awardees in 1993 Gawad Awards, Natatanging Anak ng Cabanatuan, in the field of Agriculture.

He has held two one-man Bonsai shows in Manila, one at the Patio Botanico of the National Museum, and another at the Japanese Garden, Rizal Park.

He has conducted seminars in different parts of the Philippines in relation to Horticulture and Bonsai.

In 1995, he donated one of his Bonsais for the fund raising project of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Makati Garden Club for a reforestation project in Antique. He donated his prized 6-foot red balete bonsai which he called “The Red Shogun”. This was auctioned off for P180,000 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati.

Finally, Modesto C. Manglicmot is recognized as one of the top landscapers in Manila. He has landscaped gardens of some of the rich and famous of Metro Manila. He coordinated the setting up of the plants at the PICC for the APEC meeting. He was also requested to exhibit five of his Best Bonsai collections for viewing by the 18 heads of state at the PICC.

People have urged him to put his bonsai up for sale, but he just would not do it, no matter how big his potential earnings where. For him, his bonsai collection was priceless, they were his prized possessions.

==Death & Ashes==
Modesto C. Manglicmot passed away at the age of 79 last April 3, 2012 in his home in Project 8, Quezon City, due to a complication brought about his diabetes – high blood pressure and kidney failure. A day prior to his death though, he was still able to visit the UP Bonsai Garden and even hold a workshop for 2 interested students.

At the present, people believe that his spirit is still in the UP Bonsai Garden, through his scattered ashes in each of his bonsais.

Modesto Manglicmot

2013-10-08T23:29:09Z

Gcgorospe: Created page with "=Modesto Manglicmot= Modesto Manglicmot, more commonly known as "Sir Modi", is a famous figure not only within the confines of the University of the Philippines (Diliman), but..."

=Modesto Manglicmot=
Modesto Manglicmot, more commonly known as "Sir Modi", is a famous figure not only within the confines of the University of the Philippines (Diliman), but also in the field of horticulture and bonsai art in the Philippines. Because of his invaluable and extraordinary achievements in Agriculture, as horticulturist, he has been acknowledged as the First Bonsai Master of the Philippines.

==Childhood==
The oldest son among the five children of Modesto D. Manglicmot, Sr. and Felisa Castelo, Modesto C. Manglicmot, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932 in Cabanatuan City. He grew up in Guimba, Nueva Ecija and acquired his early childhood education there, where his father was a Municipal Treasurer for fifteen years. During his elementary grades in Guimba, he already showed interest in agriculture because his favorite subject was gardening. He always got the highest grades that his teacher gave for the healthy and vigorous vegetables he grew in his garden projects.

When the Second World War broke out, his schooling was interrupted. During the Japanese Occupation, he helped in the family business of growing vegetables in their backyard and around the house.

At the end of the war, the family moved to Cabanatuan where his father worked at the provincial treasurer’s office. In 1946, he continued his studies and enrolled at the Nueva Ecija High School. It was also in this year that his parents imported American roses and started a backyard rose garden. The business prospered until flower shops in manila, most specially Ronnie’s flower shop in Malate, were being supplied long stemmed roses by the family. The family became known in Cabanatuan for their rose garden business.

Getting into bonsai was only a second choice for Modesto. His first love was actually ballet. He was even a student of the renowned American ballet teacher, Anita Kane. His father though did not approve of his son doing pirouettes on the stage, but he did support Modesto in pursuing a career in growing plants.

After graduation from high school in 1949, he studied at UP Los Banos, where he learned the basics of agriculture. After his studies in Los Banos, he developed a 60-hectare family farm in Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija and made it productive. He spent about seventeen years in farming, during which he learned more about agriculture.

==A Teacher==
In 1970, he moved to Quezon City where he became a faculty member of Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS), PWU Quezon City. He was involved in developing a laboratory farm where social studies, mathematics and life science subjects were integrated to make learning interesting and meaningful to the students. This laboratory farm became known among the education institutions in Metro Manila. It was even duplicated by the UP Integrated School. Education ministers of Southeast Asian countries have visited the farm in the seventies for its innovative contribution to education.

For this achievement, he was awarded “The Most Distinguished Service Award” by the President of the Philippine Women’s University. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching in 1983. He was invited by other schools to speak on this laboratory farm. He became known in other schools in the Philippines, and was elected as one of the members of the Board of Directors of Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) at its annual convention held at Siliman University, Dumaguete City.

==Discovering His Passion for Bonsai==
During his stint as teacher in JASMS, PWU, he became interested in the art of Bonsai. It started when he read an article about growing bonsai in Reader’s Digest. He initially thought that it was going to be easy, but soon learned that it was actually more complicated than he thought. Nevertheless, he persevered and continued practicing growing bonsais.

In 1980, he became a regular member of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. In the same year, he headed a group of 10 Filipinos to participate in the Biennial Bonsai Show in Japan. When his group mates brought out their bonsais, he felt embarrassed of his own. He felt that his bonsai was inferior compared to theirs. But keeping to his positive disposition, he managed to look at the bright side by saying:

<center>''“If my Bonsais are ugly and theirs are pretty, then I will have contributed something to the group also. My Bonsais will provide the contrast between a good and an ugly Bonsai”''</center>

In 1982, He attended the Annual Convention and Exhibition of Bonsai and Suiseki in Osaka, Japan . There, he underwent a 4-day training course in Bonsai Art by a Japanese Bonsai Master. At the end of the 4 days, he was surprised to learn that the lessons were for free. Because of this, Mr. Modesto imparted his knowledge on Bonsai Art with other people without charge for the next years of his life. When he was alive, he often has workshops every Saturday, 10AM for free.

He became so serious in this Bonsai Art that he earned the respect of the members of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. He was elected for two terms as its president, serving it for four years.

In 1985, he resigned from his teaching job and put up a Bonsai and ornamental plant garden. His garden at that time was located in Marikina, on a lot lent to him by Meralco, under a contract. Upon the expiration of the contract in the 1990s, he moved his bonsai garden to the Manila Seeding Bank, Quezon City. All those bonsai gardens he kept were open to the public, where entrance was free. In 1998, UP President Emilio Javier offered him a piece of land within the University of the Philippines – Diliman campus for his bonsai collection.

==Awards & Achievements==
He later became a member of the different garden clubs in Metro Manila, such as the Philippine Horticultural Society, Fern Society of the Philippines, Philippine Orchid Society and Palm Society of the Philippines. He served president of the Philippine Horticultural Society for two terms and also as President of the Fern Society. He was now recognized as one of the authorities in Horticulture and Bonsai, and acknowledged as the first Filipino Bonsai Master. He won numerous awards in the different competitions in annual shows of the stone garden clubs and societies. He was also one of the awardees in 1993 Gawad Awards, Natatanging Anak ng Cabanatuan, in the field of Agriculture.

He has held two one-man Bonsai shows in Manila, one at the Patio Botanico of the National Museum, and another at the Japanese Garden, Rizal Park.

He has conducted seminars in different parts of the Philippines in relation to Horticulture and Bonsai.

In 1995, he donated one of his Bonsais for the fund raising project of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Makati Garden Club for a reforestation project in Antique. He donated his prized 6-foot red balete bonsai which he called “The Red Shogun”. This was auctioned off for P180,000 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati.

Finally, Modesto C. Manglicmot is recognized as one of the top landscapers in Manila. He has landscaped gardens of some of the rich and famous of Metro Manila. He coordinated the setting up of the plants at the PICC for the APEC meeting. He was also requested to exhibit five of his Best Bonsai collections for viewing by the 18 heads of state at the PICC.

People have urged him to put his bonsai up for sale, but he just would not do it, no matter how big his potential earnings where. For him, his bonsai collection was priceless, they were his prized possessions.

==Death & Ashes==
Modesto C. Manglicmot passed away at the age of 79 last April 3, 2012 in his home in Project 8, Quezon City, due to a complication brought about his diabetes – high blood pressure and kidney failure. A day prior to his death though, he was still able to visit the UP Bonsai Garden and even hold a workshop for 2 interested students.

At the present, people believe that his spirit is still in the UP Bonsai Garden, through his scattered ashes in each of his bonsais.

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:15:53Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''On Rock'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

File:Bonsai-08.JPG

2013-10-08T23:15:35Z

Gcgorospe: Plant: Red Balete Style: On Rock

Plant: Red Balete 
Style: On Rock

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:13:49Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'' Note: Yangya tree is also known as ''Aquino tree'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Yangya'' Bonsai Style: ''Forest'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

File:Bonsai-07.JPG

2013-10-08T23:12:33Z

Gcgorospe: Plant: Yangya Style: Forest

Plant: Yangya 
Style: Forest

File:Bonsai-06.JPG

2013-10-08T23:12:08Z

Gcgorospe: Plant: Yangya Style: Slanted Note: “Yangya” tree also called “Aquino tree”

Plant: Yangya 
Style: Slanted 
Note: “Yangya” tree also called “Aquino tree”

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:10:05Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kamagong'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:08:49Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Multi-trunk, Exposed Roots'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

File:Bonsai-05.JPG

2013-10-08T23:08:32Z

Gcgorospe: Plant: Kamagong Style: Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk

Plant: Kamagong 
Style: Informal Upright, Multi-Trunk

File:Bonsai-04.JPG

2013-10-08T23:06:17Z

Gcgorospe: Plant: Red Balete Style: Multi-trunk , Exposed Roots

Plant: Red Balete 
Style: Multi-trunk , Exposed Roots

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:03:21Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

<center>
[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

</center>

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:02:25Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

:::[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:01:17Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T23:00:19Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-02.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Kalyos'' Bonsai Style: ''Broom'' Name: ''Lollipop'']]

[[File:Bonsai-03.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Slanted'']]

[[File:Bonsai-04.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-05.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-06.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-07.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

[[File:Bonsai-08.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

Caption1 

Caption2 
Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html

Bonsai

2013-10-08T22:57:50Z

Gcgorospe: /* Bonsai Collection */

=The UP Bonsai Garden=
''This article is about the UP Bonsai Garden. To learn more about its founder, Modesto Manglicmot, refer to this article.''
==Overview==
The UP Bonsai Garden, also known as Mr. Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden, is a 5000-square meter garden filled with bonsai located within the perimeter of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The entrance to this bonsai garden is located along Delos Reyes Street and is just a 5-minute walk from the UP College of Architecture. (Refer to the attached map)

The UP Bonsai Garden is currently being maintained by Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, nephew of the late Modesto “Modi” Manglicmot whom the garden was named after.

Prior to his death, Modesto Manglicmot was the main caretaker of the bonsai garden. He did the landscape design and the cultivated numerous bonsais that eventually became part of the UP Bonsai Garden. He even donated around 175 bonsais from his own private collection to the UP Bonsai Garden as part of a memorandum of agreement between himself and the University of the Philippines, signed on April 4, 2000. Aside from bonsais, the garden also exhibits other species of plants personally cultivated by Modesto Manglicmot, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines. At one point, the number of bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden reached 400. They were there for the public’s appreciation. The garden was open to the public any time of the day and the entrance was free.

Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais were really spectacular and were sought after by many collectors. Although large amounts of money, even reaching millions, were offered to purchase his bonsais, they have never been for sale. Modesto Manglicmot were attached to his bonsais and never once thought of selling them. Instead of selling his bonsais, he prefers giving them as gifts to his closest friends or donating them for fund raising event.

Nowadays, around 200 bonsais remain in the UP Bonsai Garden. Many of Modesto Manglicmot’s bonsais either died or were taken away by his wife after his death in 2012. Only a few of his award winning bonsais remain in the grounds of the UP Bonsai Garden.

==History==
Modesto Manglicmot’s Bonsai Garden was not initially located in the University of the Philippines. In the 1970s, his bonsais were initially displayed at his home in Project 8, Quezon City and in the greenhouse in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (JASMS) where he used to teach. In 1985, Meralco, the electric power distributor in Metro Manila, lent him a piece of land in Marikina City under a contract. Upon the contract’s expiration in 1990, Modesto Manglicmot moved his bonsais to the Manila Seedling Bank Garden in Quezon City. His bonsais were displayed there for almost ten years until the University of the Philippines, under the administration of President Emil Q. Javier, offered him a piece of land within the campus which he could develop into his own bonsai garden. Part of the April 4, 2000 memorandum of agreement between himself and the university is his donation of almost 175 bonsais from his own personal collection to this garden, and that all the bonsais to be grown in the bonsai garden shall be property of the university. Over the years, Mr. Manglicmot was able to grow hundreds of bonsais in this garden. At one point, the number of bonsais in the garden reached 400.

To help maintain the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot employed the help his nephews Rupino “Rappy” and Manuel “Manny” Manglicmot, and another caretaker named Danny.

Since he the opening of the UP Bonsai Garden, Mr. Manglicmot has been offering Saturday Bonsai Classes for free to any one interested in learning how to grow and care for bonsais. The garden was also open to anyone who wants to appreciate the beauty of bonsais. Mr. Manglicmot did not charge an entrance fee. Events such as weddings, small parties, and book launches have also been held in the garden for a small fee, that it’s practically free.

On April 3, 2012, Modesto Manglicmot passed away. Since then, the management of the UP Bonsai Garden was fully transferred to the University of the Philippines. The university passed stricter rules and regulations for the use of the UP Bonsai Garden. Nowadays, in order to enter the garden, people must first secure an authorization from the UP Business Concessions Office. New rates have also been released for the rental of the different venues in the UP Bonsai Garden. Aside from these, the garden itself has also changed. The number of bonsais has been reduced to around 200 since some died and many were taken away by Mr. Manglicmot’s wife.

==Usage & Rental==
The UP Bonsai Garden can be rented for events such as book launches, weddings, debuts and other parties. The areas in the Bonsai Garden that can be rented are the following:

*Main Garden – P10,000
*Cogon Hall (small pavilion near the entrance) – P7,000
*Kakawati Hall (big pavilion) – P15,000
*Greenhouse – P15,000

The above rates are for the first 5 hours. For every succeeding hour, P1000 shall be added to the total rental fee.

The following are the steps in booking the UP Bonsai Garden:

# Get a form from the UP Business Office (BCO), near College of Fine Arts.
# Fill it out and have it signed by the caretaker. (3 copies all in all – one for person renting, one for caretaker, another for the BCO).
# Pay rental about a week before the event at the cashier’s office located in the shopping center. Return receipt to the Business Office.

==Bonsai Collection==
As previously mentioned, the UP Bonsai Garden hosts a variety of plant species turned into bonsais, most of which are species endemic to the Philippines. The following are some of the bonsais housed in the UP Bonsai Garden:

[[File:Bonsai-01.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Plant Type: ''Red Balete'' Bonsai Style: ''Informal upright, exposed roots'' Name: ''Saddam'']]

=Bonsai Garden: A Public Art=
==History of Bonsai==
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up and introduced to Japan by means of Zen Buddhism. The exact time is debatable, although it is possible that it had arrived in AD 1195, as there appears to be a reference to it in a Japanese scroll attributed to that period. Over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but also later were introduced to be representative of the aristocracy - a symbol of prestige and honour. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature.

By the fourteenth century bonsai was indeed viewed as a highly refined art form, meaning that it must have been an established practice many years before that time.

Bonsai were brought indoors for display at special times by the 'Japanese elite' and became an important part of Japanese life by being displayed on specially designed shelves. These complex plants were no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display.

In the 17th and 18th century, the Japanese arts reached their peak and were regarded very highly. Bonsai again evolved to a much higher understanding and refinement of nature - although the containers used seemed to be slightly deeper than those used today. The main factor in maintaining bonsai was now the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. The reduction of everything just to the essential elements and ultimate refinement was very symbolic of the Japanese philosophy of this time - shown by the very simple Japanese gardens such as those in the famous temple - Roan-ji.

==Principles Behind Bonsai Art==
The art behind bonsai gardens is based on three principles: reduced scale, symbolizations and borrowed view.

Bonsai gardens are reduced scales of bigger objects and scenieries found in the environment, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Bonsai gardens aim to capture nature into a confined and limited space. In the case of the UP Bonsai Garden, you will find various bonsais that mirror bigger objects, such as the forest-style bonsai mentioned previously.

Symbolization works hand in hand with the principle of reduced scale. Through symbolization, small objects such as rocks are small pools of water are used to represent larger scenes or objects such as mountains and lakes. In the UP Bonsai Garden, the same can be found in many of the bonsais. Rocks are piled on top of each other to represent mountains.

Borrowed views is the manner in which bonsai gardens are able to represent bigger sceneries through smaller media. Mountains, forests, and rivers can be found within the 5000sqm lot of the UP Bonsai Garden through the different bonsais featured there. Because of this, the UP Bonsai Garden gives the illusion that it is actually bigger than what it truly is.

References: Pineda, Haidee. UPD's Bonsai Garden. From http://www.upd.edu.ph/whatsup/venue.html

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Bulaong, Carmen Bettina (Professor, College of Architecture). Lecture on Japanese Architecture. 17 February 2012.
Virtudazo, Maricar. UP Diliman Bonsai Garden breathes new life to a fading art form. From http://www.noypi.ph/index.php/featured/5080-up-diliman-bonsai-garden-breathes-new-life-to-a-fading-art-form.html