Some great Koi flags
Posted 11 Oct 2009 - 05:55 by Mark Gardner
Anyone that's visited Niigata will know that there are a variety of Koi flags flying around, indeed they are very popular with hobbyists and dealers alike wanting to buy them.
Yesterday (Saturday) I visited Yamogihira where I understood an 'event' was taking place. When I arrived the event seemed a bit of a non event to be honest, whether my timing was wrong I don't know.
However, what I did stumble upon was some great new Koi flags, as pictured below, featuring the 2007 and 2008 Nogyosai Grand Champions, along with the slogan - 'Visit Niigata....birthplace of Nishikigoi.
At the moment I'm trying to find out if they are available to purchase and if so how much.
If anyone is interested in obtaining some sets then drop me a line, I can't promise anything though.
Mark,
I beleive it is Fugio Oomo who has commissioned 3 sets of flags for the Visit Niigata Koi Campaign, and apparently will be first launched properly at the Nogyosai Show at the end of the month.
Martin
Martin
Thanks for that, not had chance to do any more digging for info, noticed there were a set in Maruju today when there but not until driving away.
If I find any more I'll update.
Mark
2 weeks and 5 days, and then i can get them myself, haha.
I need to bring a big suitcase!
See u in Niigata Mark.
Gr,
Bas