#260 Saitama Chapter,Japan
Ikebana International Saitama Chapter New Year’s Party
The Ikebana International Saitama Chapter’s New Year’s Party was held at the Hotel Brillante Musashino after the Ikebana Exhibition. An address by Mr. Karasawa, Director of the Saitama Chapter and a toast by the guest of honour, Ms Tomiko Kakinuma were followed by the gathering. The participants enjoyed a lively atmosphere with delicious food and conversation. As this was the first meeting of our chapter, we discussed each other’s goals and plans for the New Year.
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