With June now here, Japan Festival Houston 2023 may seem like ancient history. However, JASH is still relishing the special opportunities afforded by the Festival to share the rich cultural heritage of Japan.
On Day 2 of the Festival, Hermann Park’s Cherie Flores Pavilion was transformed into Miyabi Kan — a showcase of Japanese beauty.
Representatives from the Ikenobo, Ohara, Sogetsu, and Ichiyo Schools of Ikebana gathered to share the Japanese art of flower arranging through 42 table arrangements, 2 large floor arrangements, and 3 ikebana demonstrations — one of the largest displays of ikebana arrangements at Japan Festival Houston ever!
The arrangements embodied the various elements of creativity of each school while communicating the mission of Ikebana International — uniting people through their mutual love of nature and enjoyment of ikebana.
In the words of Ikebana International Houston Chapter Co-President Shirley Bludau:
Acknowledgment is due to all the instructors who encouraged their student's participation in the exhibition. The arrangements were well executed, impressive, and the best displayed at the Japan Festival of Houston.
Interested in learning more about ikebana, visit https://ikebanahouston.org! JASH’s very own ikebana classes will resume in the fall!
-Images courtesy of night.sky.creative