Feb 20th 2020
On the occasion of the Emperor of Japan's birthday reception, it is customary for the Consulate of Japan, Chennai to get in touch with our Chairperson, Sensei Malathi, to embellish the hall with a work of Ikebana. It was no different this year, though the big difference was that this was the first reception for Emperor Naruhito, who was crowned in May 2019.
The space required that the arrangement be no taller than 3 feet, and was to one side of the podium, whilst on the other Sensei Cherry Venkatesh of the Ohara school would be displaying her work.
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| Using tall vases this time meant that the arrangement of flowers needed to occupy a more horizontal space. |
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| The final composition - Chrysanthemums, Ibericum berries, gypsofilia. Do notice the touch of gold on the leaves. |
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| Ohara school's Cherry Venkatesh worked on the other side of the podium. |
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| Mrs Karen Uchiyama was intrigued by the arrangement, and discussed with sensei Malathi who explained that the pair of vases are her greetings extended to the new Emperor and Empress. The Chrysanthemums symbolise their throne, the berries wish them long life, and the gold shows a special celebration. |
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| Sensei Malathi, Mrs Uchiyama and Mrs Venkatesh |
It was a beautiful evening, with the Consul speaking of the long connections between our countries, and so graciously acknowledging and thanking both Mrs Pandurang and Mrs Venkatesh for their lovely creations, which brought a bit of Japan to Chennai.
On the occasion of the Emperor of Japan's birthday reception, it is customary for the Consulate of Japan, Chennai to get in touch with our Chairperson, Sensei Malathi, to embellish the hall with a work of Ikebana. It was no different this year, though the big difference was that this was the first reception for Emperor Naruhito, who was crowned in May 2019.
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