Cultural Exchange through Ikebana
2019/4/23
Cultural Exchange through Ikebana
The Embassy of Japan and the Belau Tourism Association (BTA) successfully organized the 4th Ikebana flower arrangement event with a celebrated Japanese Ikebana Artist, Ms. Koen Yokoi, under the theme of “Eco and Earth” on April 18 and 19 at Ernguul Park.
On Thursday, April 18, many participants attended the two-hour workshop sessions to learn the basic techniques of the Art of Ikebana and the Art of Japanese rock garden. In the morning session, Ms. Yokoi showed participants how to create their own flower arrangements using bamboo as a flower vase, one leaf and one flower to show that simple is the best. In the afternoon session, participants used rocks, sand, small plants and flowers to create their own rock garden.
On Friday, at the Green Fair event, Ms. Yokoi conducted an Ikebana demonstration expressing both life and death in one artwork. The Ikebana contest was also held on the same day and the award selected by Ms. Yokoi went to Ms. Julie Jiro, the Embassy of Japan award went to Ms. Helene Moros and the BTA award to Ms. Peggy Hanser. The rest of the participants received $25.00 fuel certificate from IP&E.
The highlight of the event was a live Ikebana performance by Ms. Yokoi using Japanese sakura (cherry blossoms) and Nanyo sakura (flame tree). Her artwork was dedicated to the celebration of the bond of friendship between Japan and Palau which marks its’ 25th year of diplomatic relations this year.
The Embassy of Japan and BTA would like to thank all the donors and supporters who contributed to the success of this year’s Ikebana Workshop: Palasia Hotel, Palau Pacific Resort, IP&E, Earth Day Committee, Palau Visitors Authority, Echo Paradise FM, Palau National Olympic Committee, Mrs. Tova Bornovski & Fish ‘n Fins, Belau National Museum, GG Flowers, Road Runner Company and all the workshop and Ikebana contest participants.
Madame Hiroko Yamada & Ms. Koen Yokoi Participants working on their Ikebana works
with PHS students
Participants group photo during Ikebana workshop Yokoi Sensei’s live performance
Deputy Mr. Takeshi Ogino presenting BTA President, Mrs. Leilani Reklai ready Ms. Yokoi presenting the Excellent
the Embassy of Japan Award to to present the BTA Award to Ms. Peggy Ikebana Award to Ms. Julie Jiro
Ms. Helene Moros Hanser
On Thursday, April 18, many participants attended the two-hour workshop sessions to learn the basic techniques of the Art of Ikebana and the Art of Japanese rock garden. In the morning session, Ms. Yokoi showed participants how to create their own flower arrangements using bamboo as a flower vase, one leaf and one flower to show that simple is the best. In the afternoon session, participants used rocks, sand, small plants and flowers to create their own rock garden.
On Friday, at the Green Fair event, Ms. Yokoi conducted an Ikebana demonstration expressing both life and death in one artwork. The Ikebana contest was also held on the same day and the award selected by Ms. Yokoi went to Ms. Julie Jiro, the Embassy of Japan award went to Ms. Helene Moros and the BTA award to Ms. Peggy Hanser. The rest of the participants received $25.00 fuel certificate from IP&E.
The highlight of the event was a live Ikebana performance by Ms. Yokoi using Japanese sakura (cherry blossoms) and Nanyo sakura (flame tree). Her artwork was dedicated to the celebration of the bond of friendship between Japan and Palau which marks its’ 25th year of diplomatic relations this year.
The Embassy of Japan and BTA would like to thank all the donors and supporters who contributed to the success of this year’s Ikebana Workshop: Palasia Hotel, Palau Pacific Resort, IP&E, Earth Day Committee, Palau Visitors Authority, Echo Paradise FM, Palau National Olympic Committee, Mrs. Tova Bornovski & Fish ‘n Fins, Belau National Museum, GG Flowers, Road Runner Company and all the workshop and Ikebana contest participants.
Madame Hiroko Yamada & Ms. Koen Yokoi Participants working on their Ikebana works
with PHS students
Participants group photo during Ikebana workshop Yokoi Sensei’s live performance
Deputy Mr. Takeshi Ogino presenting BTA President, Mrs. Leilani Reklai ready Ms. Yokoi presenting the Excellent
the Embassy of Japan Award to to present the BTA Award to Ms. Peggy Ikebana Award to Ms. Julie Jiro
Ms. Helene Moros Hanser