I attended an Ikebana (flower arrangement art) demonstration at Transcorp Hilton on Friday. It was organized by the Ambassador of Japan Mr Ryuichi Shoji.
Before now, I had an idea of how to arrange flowers but none of the techniques or history of the art.
Ikebana is thought to have come to Japan as part of Buddhist practice. The offering of flowers on the altar in honor of Buddha was part of worship. Literally translated, It means “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers” or “keep alive flower”.
More pictures after the cut.
