“Ikebana inspired by Baba and Nyonya” Exhibition opened on the 2nd of September. This unique exhibition showcased the beauty of the Japanese art of Ikebana fused with peranakan elements. Members of Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 produced various artistic creations for this exhibition.
This exhibition was indeed a melting pot of cultures. “Ikebana inspired by Baba and Nyonya” not only blended the various cultures together by through the use of local flowers in a traditional Japanese art form but it also showcased the diversity of Ikebana against the backdrop of peranakan culture. Some used peranakan items such as a traditional tiffin carrier as a base for their arrangements which added a unique twist.
To commemorate the opening of the exhibition, an opening ceremony was held on the 2nd of September. Director of Japan Creative Centre Ms Misako Ito gave her opening remarks expressing her delight at seeing Peranakan culture added to the arrangements as a nice twist. Ms Ito also thanked Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 for their continuous efforts and devotion to spreading Japanese Culture with the rest of Singapore.
Following Ms Ito’s remarks, President of Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 Ms Viola Yong expressed her delight at being able to work on this exhibition and thanked her members as well as Mr Raymond Wong from Rumah Bebe for graciously loaning the various peranakan items that were on display, just for the exhibition. Ms Yong also introduced the council members and new members who had recently joined Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135. To round off the opening ceremony, guests were treated to peranakan snacks and delicacies that tied in with the collaborated themes of the exhibition.
Amongst the various flower arrangements, a peranakan dining table set was on display and featured a full collection of cutlery and tableware. This set up was completed by beautiful flower arrangements on the table and surrounded by various exquisite arrangements in the corners of the room. Guests to the exhibition were especially thrilled by the setting of the room as many had never seen a peranakan dining table set let alone one that fused elements of Japanese Culture within it.
 
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