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Posted: Jun 18, 2024 01:46 Post subject: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
Our 2024 trip to Nanjing was a HUGE success. We not only had an absolutely wonderful time, we also learned a lot about the quickly growing fine mineral collecting world in China. We eagerly look forward to our return in 2025 but, until then, here is a recap of the film clips we produced on our trip organized by the 12 Categories we identified before we left. We also created a YouTube Playlist that has them all posted in sequence according to when they filmed.
I don't want to complete flood FMF with Nanjing videos so I'll do small batches over the next few days.
Posted: Jun 18, 2024 01:48 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
01 of 63 - ANNOUNCEMENT
Exactly two weeks from today the second annual China International Mineral Gemstone and Fossil Expo (CIMGE) will open its doors in the city of Nanjing - the capital of China's eastern Jiangsu province.
This is the latest attempt to create a new, major, international mineral show in China and, after having spoken at length to the new Show Organizers, BlueCap Productions is hopeful that this is the show that will stand the test of time.
With a population over four times that of the USA, and the number of times new Chinese specimens have come to market completely redefining our expectations of what a mineral species can be, there is an enormous potential for the mineral-collecting world from the perspective of both collectors and dealers.
Because of BlueCap Productions commitment to documenting trends and movements in the mineral world, we will be traveling to Nanjing (also written as Nanking) to report, first-hand, on this exciting new show.
We welcome you to join us on our journey and urge you to keep check back on BlueCap Productions social media channels to see our series of Nanjing 2024 video clips that we will be posting direct from the show (as LIVE as possible).
Posted: Jun 18, 2024 01:49 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
02 of 63 - CATEGORIES
We're ONE WEEK away from the opening day at the 2024 Nanjing Show and we're ready to go!!!!
This is the Second Annual China (Nanjing) International Mineral Gemstone and Fossil Expo (CIMGE) and expectations are high for this brand new show.
As we begin our report on the show, we've decided to categorize all of our video shorts into one of twelve different categories all relating to our upcoming trip.
Those categories include:
1. Travel - how difficult was it to get from home to the hotel
2. Lodgings - review of the hotel where we stayed
3. Food - how available was good food and what was the cost and quality
4. Environment - Weather, Temperature, Air Quality, Crowds
5. Culture - cultural outings near/around hotel
6. Activities - shopping venues near/around hotel
7. Transportation - how convenient was it to travel to/from the hotel to convention hall
8. Venue - overall review size, quality, professionalism, location
9. Dealers/Minerals - review of the number of dealers and quality of products offered
10. Special Exhibits - existence of any Special Exhibit and review of display and content
11. Impressions - Feedback from other Westerners about the Nanjing experience
12. Mineral Trips - museums, private collections, digging localities in and around Nanjing
As the years go on and we visit Nanjing year and year again, more and more clips will be added to the collection within these twelve categories so that we can build a robust, on-line, video library of this exciting new show.
Posted: Jun 18, 2024 01:49 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
03 of 63 - Enroute to Nanjing for the 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show
We are enroute to Nanjing via Seoul, Korea and, in this video, I share show background tips on planning your travel to Nanjing.
Basically I found that all of the Big Three American airlines websites (Delta, American and United) did not offer me a way to book direct travel from Honolulu to Nanjing. In this video, I explain how I had to book a partial trip on Delta from Honolulu to Seoul, Korea and then book a second flight from Seoul to Nanjing on the Korean Airlines website who is partnered with Delta.
I edited out the part where I also looked at a couple of the big European airlines and British Airways does allow you to book from London to Nanjing but they had a lot of restrictions on the dates and times. However, Lufthansa (the big German airline) I found to be the most flexible in getting you from Frankfurt to Nanjing with A LOT of day and time options.
Afterwards, I show my arrival in Korea, my airport hotel where I booked my room and then a brief glimpse of me going out to dinner with my cousin Kiwoon.
Posted: Jun 18, 2024 01:50 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
04 of 63 - Arriving in Nanjing, China for the 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show
It was an afternoon departure from Incheon, Korea and a short flight to arrive in Nanjing, China. Nice, clean and LARGE airport that was, very surprisingly, not crowded at all. Immigration was a breeze, getting my luggage was no problem and my translator and a driver were waiting for me courtesy of the Show Organizers.
Posted: Jun 18, 2024 01:52 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
05 of 63 - First look at the hotel at the 2024 Nanjing Mineral Expo
I check in to Grand Metropark Hotel in downtown Nanjing and it's great. People from the Nanjing Show had set up a greeting area in the lobby so you immediately knew you were in the right place. Check in was a breeze and the room looked very modern and comfortable. A quick drop-off of my bags and it was off to the Expo Center to check it out during Set Up Day.
Posted: Jun 18, 2024 01:52 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
06 of 63 - Set Up Day at the 2024 Nanjing Mineral Expo
We head over to the Nanjing International Exhibition Center - the home of the China International Mineral, Gemstone and Fossil Expo (or CIMGE for short) - aka The Nanjing Show. We check out the venue and venture inside for a quick peek around to see how things are progressing and THAT'S when we run into a good friend of ours. Check it out!!!
Posted: Jun 18, 2024 02:13 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
07 of 63 - First Dinner in Nanjing at the 2024 Nanjing Show
For the first dinner during my stay in Nanjing, I decided to eat at the buffet in the lobby of the restaurant. Very good food and a very special guest companion!!!
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 01:59 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
08 of 63 - Electricity at Hotel at the 2024 Nanjing Show
It's an important issue. You come to China and you need to know how to keep your phone/tablet/computer charged. Here's what you need to know if you're staying at the Grand Metropark Hotel in downtown Nanjing.
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 02:01 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
10 of 63 - Opening Ceremony to the 2024 Nanjing Show
The Nanjing Show has gone above and beyond with recognizing and honoring all the special dignitaries who have arrived to attend the show. The production level of the event is beyond anything any other mineral show has ever done. It’s really a professional event!!
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 02:02 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
11 of 63 - Fine Art Minerals at the 2024 Nanjing Show - Part 1
We stop by the booth of Fine Art Minerals and talk with Ghulam Mustafa not about the fabulous minerals he brought but about his impressions of the Nanjing Show. His thoughts are pretty enlightening as to the show’s commitment to providing an outstanding experience for everyone.
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 02:02 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
12 of 63 - Presentations at the 2024 Nanjing Show
Another major artery for mineral gathers are the thoughts, experiences and knowledge shared among each other via the many presentations that are conducted throughout any mineral show. Here at Nanjing, they kick it up a notch with fantastic production value AND well thought-out solutions for allowing visitors to be able to understand talks given in Chinese. The Nanjing Show has truly embraced a global perspective when it comes to sharing knowledge the likes of which no other mineral show in the world can compare against.
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 02:03 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
13 of 63 - Onsite Cafe at the 2024 Nanjing Show
Food, food, food. How's the food at the Exhibit Hall??? Well.....while all the food we've been having here in Nanjing has been exceptional, this on-site cafe...leaves a bit to be desired. Maybe it's ok for an emergency meal but look elsewhere for better dining options.
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 02:03 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
14 of 63 - WeChat at use at the 2024 Nanjing Show
In America we use SMS Messenger. In Europe WhatsApp is the messaging app of choice. Korea has KakaoTalk. And in China, WeChat rules supreme. But WeChat is more than just a messaging app. It's a whole communication and commerce app that is almost REQUIRED use for everyone here - at least it makes life A LOT easier. In this clip I share an example of how convenient and quick WeChat is.
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 02:04 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
15 of 63 - Fine Minerals International at the 2024 Nanjing Show
Fine Minerals International is known world-wide for the incredible minerals that Daniel Trinchillo and his team brings to every mineral show. In this clip, we get together with Daniel but NOT to look at minerals. We wanted to hear Daniel's overall thoughts on the Nanjing Show and the mineral market in China versus the rest of the world. Some great thoughts and perspectives are shared here.
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 02:05 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
16 of 63 - Rain Flower at the 2024 Nanjing Show
In Nanjing, there is a local myth that speaks of a time when there were enough temples in Nanjing to support over 10,000 monks. In 507 A.D., one monk, by the name of Yun Guang meaning Light from the Cloud, began preaching the words of Buddha and the immortals were so moved by his eloquence and the beauty he described, that they decided to rain flowers down upon him. These flowers then turned into agates and it's those very agates that are still being sold in bowls of water all around the city.
So the people from Nanjing have a very long history of having agates as part of their culture. So come with us now as we explore the beautifully rendered booth of a Chinese dealer who specializes in Rain Flower Agates right here at the 2024 Nanjing Show.
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 18:19 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
17 of 63 - Breakfast Buffet at the 2024 Nanjing Show
Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. I usually just have a simple breakfast of fruit and some bread but for you, oh faithful viewer, I braved the morning breakfast buffet here at the Grand Metropark Hotel just to be able to report on it…plus I forgot to film the dinner buffet so this is a bit of a make good. As it turned out, it was exceptional!!!! My personal favorite? The soft tofu bowl with toppings. Check it out!!
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 18:20 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
18 of 63 - Chaos Art at the 2024 Nanjing Show
Chinese Dealer Chaos Art is set up at the 2024 Nanjing Show and exemplifies some of the trends that we're noticing around the name. Namely the exhibition of mineral specimens for sale using a mix of Chinese style and American/European style within the booth. With a strong emphasis on Chinese minerals - especially a great selection of Chinese Fluorites - Chaos Art seems to the straddling the line between these two different styles of mineral collecting.
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 18:21 Post subject: Re: 2024 Nanjing Mineral Show (CIMGE) - Video Show Report - 60+ Videos
19 of 63 - Malachites and More at the 2024 Nanjing Show
In this clip we visit one of the Chinese dealers who is exhibiting on the main floor of the 2024 Nanjing Show to take a look at a bunch of their Malacites from Congo plus a bunch of their other specimens. This is a REALLY interesting look at how Chinese dealers are starting to combine what we consider, "Traditional Chinese specimens" with more, "American and European style specimens." It's evident that the Chinese dealers are quickly learning how to market to a broader audience and it'll be interesting to see if we end up adopting some of the more Chinese style of specimens and displays - and this clip has some evidence to possibly suggest why we should!!!
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