Chapter Meeting with Demonstrations by three Ikebana Schools, open to the public It was our first monthly meeting of the term 2024-2025. Three teachers of different schools (Koryu Shoutoukai, Ohara and Sogetsu) showed demonstrations with the theme of Chrysanthemums. It is very interesting to see how teachers...
The Annual Flower Show, open to the public The Annual Flower Show at JCCC on September 15 was a remarkable success, featuring 46 Ikebana arrangements representing the three stages of learning: “Shu,” “Ha,” and “Ri.” Over 200 guests attended, eagerly watching the demonstrations that showcased both traditional...
Demonstration On September 13th, the Kobe Chapter’s first regular meeting of the term was held in grand style at the Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel. We had the honor of inviting Ms. Kosen Naruse, the fourth Iemoto of Chiko-ryu to give us a demonstration. She has supported us...
Chapter Meeting On the 19th of September, 2024, we had the honor to have Mrs. Amy Rule, spouse to the US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel as our guest speaker. Mrs. Rule talked about her work in Chicago when her husband was the Mayor of the city....
Visit to Raast School Ikebana International Karachi Chapter celebrated Independence Day of Pakistan at Raast School on August 19th in lieu of 14th August. Raast School was built for the underprivileged children whose parents cannot afford to pay school fees. It provides them proper opportunities to study...
Destination Asia Festival at The Morton Arboretum Members of Ikebana International Chicago Chapter #27 participated in the Destination Asia Festival at Morton Arboretum. The Destination Asia Festival celebrates the cultures of Asia, where many trees and plants at The Morton Arboretum originated. From its founding in 1922,...
Two Japanese festivals Hinamatsuri: We were able to visit a village just as the plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and seasonal cherry blossoms were beginning to bloom all at once. Slightly reddish weeping cherry blossom buds at the Zuiryu-ji Temple in the village were beginning to open and...
We had an Ikebana exhibition on 6-9 August 2024, working together with The Japan Foundation, Jakarta. There were 49 arrangements by five Ikebana schools in Jakarta. The Deputy of Japan Foundation, and the Minister of Information and Culture of Embassy of Japan, Indonesia attended the opening ceremony....
