8. KFF Betta Show - June 2012 - Kassel (Germany)

[Nicebetta-Germany]

Betta Show Kassel 2012

As a part of the Annual Meeting of the European Anabantoid Club / study group of the labyrinth fish of the VDA in 2012 the Betta Competition takes place this year in the restaurant-hotel Lindenhof, Eschebergstraße 19, 34128 Kassel, Germany, under the motto
20 years EAC / AKL

Celebrate with us!
22. to 24. June 2012



Admission free!

Kassel is geographically well located to the north of Hessen, near the autobahn (freeway) A7, A44 and A49, that is pretty much in the middle of Germany and thus to achieve pretty good also of the neighbouring European countries.
Expected are between 200 and 300 betta from many European countries and Asia.
In addition to the normally known classes for the Betta splendens this time there will be some additional classes.
Because we have more space in Kassel and therefore have the potential, we have decided to
add three classes of art.

Class G1. PHOTOGRAPHY:
This classification is open to film entries, including still photography,
digital or video taping or motion picture exhibits. However, the entries
are judged on their artistic representation of the Betta, not on
educational content.
The photographic setting must not reveal the exhibitor's identity or the
work will be disqualified. Placing a small piece of paper over any
signature or initials can conceal the identity. Do not use tape if it can
damage the item.
Special Requirements
Betta theme is required. The exhibitor is responsible for
all display arrangements including any needed stands,
lighting, projection devices and so forth.

Class G2. ILLUSTRATION:
This category is specifically for oil, acrylic or watercolour paintings;
pen and ink; pencil or chalk drawings, and other such illustrations.
Special Requirements
Betta theme is required. The exhibitor is responsible for any special
display requirements such as stands or lights.
If the artist has signed or initialled the exhibit on the display side, the
show committee must conceal the signature/initials or the work will be
disqualified.

Class G3. CRAFT:
This unique classification serves for the exhibition of all other
types of work not permitted in the previous two classifications. Some
typical inclusions might be: figurines of clay, glass, metal or wood;
leatherwork items; needlework items, manuscripts, etc.
An entry may be disqualified only if it should be in the previous two
classifications, the identify of the exhibitor is revealed, or the exhibitor
is not also the creator or artist.
Special Requirements
Betta theme is required. As in the other two classes, the exhibitor is
responsible for any display requirements.
We think that this certainly will bring some very interesting artistic results to light, maybe even hidden or hitherto unsuspected talents.

All participants or visitors who are interested in art should arrive a few days earlier or stay a few days longer and visit the " documenta ". The documenta is one of the most respected and biggest exhibitions of contemporary art worldwide. Every five years, it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all around the world into the city of Kassel.
Definitely there will be something attractive for everyone. Information about the documenta can be found by the link.

For more information about the program, lectures and events, as well as accommodation and standards can be found under www.kampffischfreunde.de and www.aklabyrinthfische-eac.eu
We look forward to many participants and visitors and we hope a few Italien

The Kampffischfreunde

[Roberto Silverii]

Thanks for sharing Peter! Hope that Eugenio will move in those days so i can help him and come to Kassel too

[gamgam]

Thanks Peter. I visited documenta X and Kassel fifteen years ago, while I was in Goettingen for an international conference. I remember both Kassel and Goettingen as wonderful, friendly towns. Both documenta and the exhibition area itself, with the park, were impressive. I hope Roberto and Eugenio can bring a piece of AIB to your show. :cheer:

[gamgam]

Sorry, I meant to say Goettingen, not Freiburg which is in a completely different region (and a different story)

[Nicebetta-Germany]

Program:

Friday: June 22nd 2012

02.00 pm Arrival at the Hotel

03.30 pm Departure to the castle Wilhelmsthal in Calden

04:00 pm Sightseeing tour with guide. Afterwards leisurely stroll in the park.
The castle Wilhelmsthal was build from 1743 til 1761 and is one of the most famous castles of the rococo period in Germany.

07:30 pm News from the Betta splendens scene - Marion Schultheiss

08:30 pm A group of fish with surprises - The genus Betta unimaculata - Dr. Henning Zellmer

Saturday: June 23rd 2012

10.00 am General assembly

noon Opening of the international Betta competition

01.00 pm Opening of the EAC/AKL annual meeting - 20 years of EAC/AKL

Review and Preview --- The European Labyrinth Fish Club through the ages.

Part 1 - Egon Krasa

Part 2 - Horst Linke

01.30 pm Guest in Europe:

Visit from friends:

Fishkeeping within United Kingdom: Les Barker

Fishkeeping within Switzerland: Alfred Waser

Fishkeeping within Norway: Morten Ask und Thor Winter Dahl

05.30 pm Award ceremony of the international Betta competition followed by an auction of the winner fishes

06.30 pm Labyrinthfish (and others) Sale (in conjunction with the auction of the competition winners)

Sunday: June 24th 2012

11.00 am Departure to the Herkules, the landmark of Kassel

Sightseeing of the landmark of Kassel - including a gorgeous view across Kassel and the palace garden of the castle Wilhelmshöhe.

For the visit to castle Wilhelmsthal on Friday June 22nd at 04.00 pm and Sunday June 24th at 11.00 am for Herkules, we need a registration of participants. All who wants to take part in these trips please register before May 30th by e-mail to

" peter@kampffischfreunde.de "
or

" aklabyrinthfische@t-online.de "

[Nicebetta-Germany]

Admission free!

Kassel is geographically well located to the north of Hessen, near the autobahn (freeway) A7, A44 and A49, that is pretty much in the middle of Germany and thus to achieve pretty good also of the neighbouring European countries.

Expected are between 200 and 300 betta from many European countries and Asia.

In addition to the normally known classes for the Betta splendens this time there will be some additional classes.

Because we have more space in Kassel and therefore have the potential, we have decided to

add three classes of art.

Class G1. PHOTOGRAPHY:

This classification is open to film entries, including still photography,

digital or video taping or motion picture exhibits. However, the entries

are judged on their artistic representation of the Betta, not on

educational content.

The photographic setting must not reveal the exhibitor's identity or the

work will be disqualified. Placing a small piece of paper over any

signature or initials can conceal the identity. Do not use tape if it can

damage the item.

Special Requirements

Betta theme is required. The exhibitor is responsible for

all display arrangements including any needed stands,

lighting, projection devices and so forth.

 

Class G2. ILLUSTRATION:

This category is specifically for oil, acrylic or watercolour paintings;

pen and ink; pencil or chalk drawings, and other such illustrations.

Special Requirements

Betta theme is required. The exhibitor is responsible for any special

display requirements such as stands or lights.

If the artist has signed or initialled the exhibit on the display side, the

show committee must conceal the signature/initials or the work will be

disqualified.

 

Class G3. CRAFT:

This unique classification serves for the exhibition of all other

types of work not permitted in the previous two classifications. Some

typical inclusions might be: figurines of clay, glass, metal or wood;

leatherwork items; needlework items, manuscripts, etc.

An entry may be disqualified only if it should be in the previous two

classifications, the identify of the exhibitor is revealed, or the exhibitor

is not also the creator or artist.

Special Requirements

Betta theme is required. As in the other two classes, the exhibitor is

responsible for any display requirements.

We think that this certainly will bring some very interesting artistic results to light, maybe even hidden or hitherto unsuspected talents.





I heared of a lot of Ideas for these classes......it will be interesting. Are there any Ideas from Italien? B)

[alby]

I want those contact lenses :woohoo: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[gamgam]

Wow! Very nice program, especially the speaches. We have a collection of articles on wild bettas by Horst Linke, published in Italy some years ago.
And unimaculata is a very beloved betta, here in AIB.

The artistic categories are a good idea, too

[Nicebetta-Germany]

Unfortunately, there was a change in the conference.

Les Barkes from United Kingdom can not come.

As a replacement the President of EAC found Mr. Atison Phumchoosri and Prof. Bhinyo Panjipan for the lecture on Saturday at 13:30 clock.

Both have been in Germany in 2010

Peter Bärwald, Mrs. Panjipan, Heinrich Bayer, Prof. Bhinyo Panjipan, Dr. Namkang Sriwattanarothal, Horst Linke, Mrs. Pumchoosri, Atison Pumchoosri

We are happy.

[Nicebetta-Germany]

Who will be there ?

Make a list:

Peter Bärwald
Manuela Bärwald
Marion Schultheiss
Wolfgang Waschilowski
Horst Linke
Sven Wagner
Lisanne Conway
Danile Dold
Josip Kevari
Kathy Nittel
Florian Pfalzgraf
Jan Sassmann
Thomas Kren
Rainer Winter
Janine Knuth
Markus Bache
Anja Linke
Manfred Luban
Heinrich Bayer
Atison Phumchoosri
Nina Hellmuth
Christian Krebs
Patrick Hans
Serkan Gündogdu
Egon Krasa
Alfred Waser
.................................

[Roberto Silverii]

Ragazzi, anche se non riusciremo ad andare, ci organizziamo per spedire dei pesci? Gli amici tedeschi a Ranco si sono rivelati ancora una volta molto generosi, è il minimo che possiamo fare!

[DavideVD]

In 2 weeks maybe i can send some females. No male is good enough :unsure:

[Nicebetta-Germany]

[quote="Roberto Silverii" post=42032]Ragazzi, anche se non riusciremo ad andare, ci organizziamo per spedire dei pesci? Gli amici tedeschi a Ranco si sono rivelati ancora una volta molto generosi, è il minimo che possiamo fare! [/quote]

:bounce:

Many thanks.

I will be great if some Italien will participate with some fish.

[Nicebetta-Germany]

[quote="DavideVD" post=42038]In 2 weeks maybe i can send some females. No male is good enough :unsure:[/quote]

Females or males.....I think it does not matter.
Taking part is everything


Thank you very much

[Roberto Silverii]

We want to take part! At least with fishes!