Sri Lanka Chapter #262

17 members attended the AGM despite the fuel crisis and other difficulties faced by most Sri Lankans. There was a lighting of the traditional oil lamp which is habitually used for any celebration of a happy occasion. The incoming president, Shiromi Soosaipillai and her committee lit the beautifully created lamp by Vathani Canagasooriyam, the outgoing secretary, along with the immediate past president Druki Martenstyn. Based on the conclusion of the formalities the incoming president was invited to the chair and made a brief speech. The meeting concluded with a quiz on flowers with a dinner hosted by the outgoing president.

ACTIVITIES name: Sri Lanka Chapter #262

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Montreal Chapter #155, Canada

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...

Toronto Chapter ＃208, Canada

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...

Kobe Chapter #181

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...

KAMAKURA ＃51

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....