Celebrating Indo-Japan ties, the Ikebana way

November 29th 2018

Sensei Malathi was requested to create a celebratory Ikebana piece, for the reception hosted by the Consulate of Japan in Chennai, on the occasion of the birthday of the Emperor of Japan.

Using a nagiere vase with a golden sheen seemed appropriate for the celebration.

Sensei Malathi opted to use ixora branches, with anthurium flowers, sprays of gypsophila, and buds of Oriental Lily for this gorgeous composition.

Consul General Uchiyama makes his opening remarks, flanked by the arrangements done by Cherie Venkatesan of the Ohara school and Malathi of the Sogetsu.  The arrangements aptly depict the national colours of both the countries. 

Mr Uchiyama emphasised the long and deep ties between the two countries.