New Delhi #77 India

3/3/2025
Chapter Meeting
On 3rd March 2025, the President of Delhi Ikebana International, Mrs. Neena Verma invited the members to her beautiful farms for the Annual lunch which was hosted by her.
It was a breathtaking view in her serene gardens, which have been specially designed by Neena herself. Surrounded by trees, a lotus pond added to the beauty. A waterfall weaving along a path, birds chirping, and flying butterflies, all added to the beauty.
A lavish spread awaited the members, who all enjoyed interacting and intermingling with each other.
It was a well spent day in beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

16/4/2025
Chapter Meeting
The 59th Annual General Meeting of New Delhi Chapter for the Year 2024-2025 was held on Wednesday 16th April at the stunning home of Meenakshi Varma in Lutyens Delhi.
Framed by the paintings of M F Hussains, Souza, Manjit Bawa, Krishen Khanna, it was the perfect venue to celebrate the year gone by! The present Board members read out their reports, which were approved. The same slate continues for the next year. This was followed by an Ikebana Bazar with the inviting garden forming the backdrop… attractive driftwood, vases, inviting jewelry, fabulous clothes were all on display. What a lovely ending to this year’s events! The members enjoyed the high tea on the table beautifully laid out! The President, Neena Verma commented in her address about the steady leap forward that New Delhi Chapter has taken. 2024 was a year of growth and programs – a year that witnessed some truly innovative and educational programs, along with exquisite works by masters of Ikebana. She concluded by saying “In a single branch, Ikebana captures a season; in this room, we capture a community”. Truly friendship through flowers…