◆Registration Fee
Registration allows you to participate in the programs in World Rose Convention in Fukuyama.
*Charges of dinners and accommodations are not included.

On the evening of the first day of the convention, a Welcome Reception will be held to warmly welcome the participants to "Fukuyama, the city of roses". This party will be held outdoor with a view of Fukuyama Castle.

As an event that signifies the start of the main convention, an opening ceremony will be held in a splendid fashion. During the ceremony, you will be welcomed with performances that showcase the culture of Japan and Fukuyama.

Following the opening ceremony, a lunch party will be held on May 19 for convention attendees to enjoy together surrounded by blooming roses.

Lectures will be conducted by researchers and experts from various countries on topics such as rose botany, cultivation, breeding, history, and culture, presenting the latest information and research findings on roses.

During the convention period, half-day and full-day day tours will be organized, focusing on gardens, botanical gardens, and other attractions primarily within Hiroshima Prefecture. These tours will provide an opportunity for attendees to explore the efforts in rose-themed community development, as well as visit famous landmarks and cultural facilities.

Participants will enhance their interaction through enjoyable social gathering. On May 21, which coincides with "Rose Day," a day designated by Fukuyama City, the venue will be set in the downtown shopping arcades, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere filled with the "community spirit through roses" that pervades Fukuyama.

The Friends' Dinner is a gathering of members of "Friends of the Federation," a group that supports the activities of the World Federation of Rose Societies through member donations. This enjoyable social event takes place during each convention. For this convention, a dinner will be held at a scenic location that represents Fukuyama.

On the final day of the convention, a farewell dinner will be held, including a ceremony that showcases the essence of Japan and Fukuyama. It will provide an opportunity for attendees from around the world to bid farewell and exchange their heartfelt goodbyes. During the closing ceremony, there will be announcements for the Commemorative Rose for the Convention, recipients of the Award of Garden Excellence, the Literary Award, and recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to the convention and the World Federation of Rose Societies. Additionally, the World Federation of Rose Societies' flag will be passed on to the next host of the convention, symbolizing the continuation of exchange and the promise to reunite at the next convention.

Committees and meetings such as the Awards Committee, Convention Liaison Committee, Heritage Rose Committee, Classification and Registration Committee, and Publications Committee, as well as council and executive meetings, will be held. In these meetings, decisions will be made regarding the next host city and the Award of Garden Excellence.

Running parallel to the convention lectures, it includes visits to tourist attractions, unique cultural experiences in Japan, as well as opportunities for shopping and dining.

Tours will be conducted prior to the main convention, visiting major rose gardens and other notable locations primarily in Western Japan.

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Following the main convention, tours will be conducted to visit major rose gardens and other notable locations primarily in Eastern Japan.

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