November 2023: Attending The 15th Asian Regional Conference by The Hyderabad Chapter

 17th -19th November 2023

The 15th Asian Regional Conference the Ikebana International by the Hyderabad Chapter #250 Prakriti Laya (Rhythm of Nature) at Hyderabad brought together ikebana enthusiasts from different parts of the world to network and share their passion for ikebana.

Seven members from our Chennai Branch Meenakshi, Prerna, Trishala, Chitra T., Yoana and Luna along with our respected Director Reji Mrs. Malathi Pandurang reached Hyderabad with our materials to take part in the Ikebana exhibition and attend the Conference. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Consul General of Japan Chennai, Mr. Taga Masayuki on the 17th of November.

The Exhibition

 

    Exhibits by our members:                                         

 

Later in the evening at the inauguration ceremony of the conference, a coffee table book 'Living With Art And Ikebana' was unveiled to mark the 20th Anniversary of I.I. Hyderabad Chapter.

  

Iemoto Mishosai Keiho Hirara.

Christopher Lim of Sogetsu, Singapore

Ichiyo Master Lily Zhang

And of course Master Instructor from Sogetsu Tokyo, Ken Katayama

The conference included a Misho-ryu Ikebana workshop conducted by Iemoto Mishosai Keiho Hirara.  Our members Trishala and Luna attended the workshop and learnt about the Misho school of Ikebana, including some techniques of material handling.. 

Moreover, we got an opportunity to experience the traditional aspect of Hyderabadi culture and learnt tribal embroidery and veni making(Indian Floral accessory). It was an ideal platform for "Friendship through Flowers". 

Veni making 

Tribal embroidery

The four-day conference ended with the Sayonara dinner at the Chowmohalla Palace. A great surprise was waiting at the Palace. Members of the Hyderabad chapter enthralled all the delegates as they walked the ramp showcasing the various hand-woven traditional saris from different states of our country.

Sayonara!

We returned from Hyderabad with a great learning experience and look forward to participating in such conference and exhibitions in the future.