Karachi Chapter ＃204 Pakistan

06 August 2025
Exhibition　 Chapter Meeting
Ikenobo, Indus Sogetsu, Karachi Sogetsu, and Ohara Study Groups
30 members were dressed in national kameez, shalwar, shawls, or headscarves in green and white, the colours of the national flag. They created an atmosphere of celebration on 6 August 2025, for Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day at the Japan Information and Cultural Centre in Karachi.
Building on the festive atmosphere, the venue showcased beautiful Ikebana arrangements using white flowers and green foliage from all four schools, created by Mrs. Ambreen Allawala, Mrs. Nafisa Tapal, Mrs. Salma Aziz, and Mrs. Yasmeen Jabbar.
To further everyone’s engagement, handheld Pakistani flags were distributed to all the participants. The celebration began with a brief and engaging quiz, for which everyone enthusiastically joined to win small prizes.
After the lively start, Chapter President, Mrs. Tarannum Afroze welcomed the chief guest, Mr. Nakagawa YASUSHI, the Acting Consul General of Japan. She also extended greetings to the participants in her message for Pakistan’s Independence Day.
Mr. Nakagawa’s presence and his message in Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, particularly resonated with the participants. After these heartfelt messages, the chief guest and the president cut the cake, followed by everyone uniting to sing the national anthem and a popular patriotic song. To mark the occasion, the president presented a beautiful Ikebana arrangement, crafted by her using a spathe, to the chief guest.
The gathering concluded with participants’ thoroughly enjoying tea and delicious refreshments, thoughtfully served by Mrs. Seema Irfan and Mrs. Yasmeen Jabbar.

13 September 2025
Demonstration　 Exhibition　 Chapter Meeting　 Open to the Public
Sogetsu
On the afternoon of 13 September 2025, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi hosted an event on campus. The program featured six exhibits by members as well as seven live demonstrations by Mrs. Perin Mooraj, the KOMON holder.
Forty members attended the event, along with their ten guests. In addition, approximately one hundred FAS guests—including faculty, staff, and students—were present.
Mrs. Perin Mooraj demonstrated her mastery by creating seven arrangements. Each display showcased a unique theme and employed a variety of materials.
The Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Stephen Lyon, along with Assistant Dean, Dr. Duane Roussele, attended the event. Mr. Muhammad Azmat Shigeyuki ATAKA, the first Vice President of the Japan-Pakistan Cultural Association, served as the chief guest. The chief guest highlighted how Ikebana promotes a healthy society, emphasizing its personal, social, and ecological virtues.
The President, Mrs. Tarannum Afroze, thanked the chief guest, the dean, who served as the event host. Further, she thanked the demonstrator and her assistants, the exhibitors, and all event participants and attendees. Also, she presented gifts to the dignitaries and the demonstrator.
Finally, the afternoon ended with a delicious lunch served by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Throughout the afternoon, members and participants enjoyed and appreciated the collaborative event.