From Macomer to success on the web: the story of Alessio Ledda and his page “Passione bonsai”

"Passione Bonsai" to defend the environment, the trees of Sardinia in particular. It is the web page created by Alessio Ledda, an expert bonsai artist from Macomer, which has become a point of reference for thousands of enthusiasts of this art from all over the world. Employee of a local business, Alessio Ledda, 53, in this way wants to transmit his passion to others, not to make a profit, but instead driven by the passion for an activity or art that must be carried out with respect for the environment. "A tree teaches us many things - says Alessio Ledda - it teaches us to keep our feet on the ground, keep our heads high, drink lots of water, bend before breaking, always grow, therefore be a refuge for the defenseless. The meaning of bonsai is idealistic, mysterious, extremely fascinating. It is not for nothing that everyone is fascinated by these wonderful and harmonious little trees. Even just a glance transmits feelings of deep well-being".

For Alessio Ledda the image of the bonsai is very suggestive: «A real tree grown in a pot maintaining its characteristics, a real living sculpture worked by human hands in respect of the nature of the plant». A passion that Alessio Ledda has cultivated since he was 14 years old, but the idea of making his bonsai skills available for free with the aim of raising awareness to have more admiration and attention towards the nature that surrounds us was born six years ago. «That's how I created the group on Facebook Passione Bonsai, to explain the cultivation techniques of this splendid art that can thus become accessible to everyone». Thousands of members, even with well-known names in the bonsai field, bringing Sardinia to the national and international podium.

"An art that merges mind, heart and hands into one thing while respecting the environment - says Alessio Lai - my desire is above all that this passion can involve my fellow countrymen, even if in Sardinia there are specialized bonsai artists. However, they are too few. Unfortunately I must say that on our island there is no respect for trees. The summer fires are proof of this. A great awareness campaign is needed that must involve all age groups. Starting from the cultivation of the smallest trees. Bonsai".