JCC E-Magazine November 2026

Ms Matsukuma performing an Ikebana demonstration

Ms Matsukuma explaining about her arrangements, facilitated by Dr Leonard Lim

JCC, Ikenobo Mizuma Chapter and Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association hosted a talk and Ikebana demonstration by Mizuma Chapter Head Ms Matsukuma Rumiko, on 27 October. This programme was part of the second half of the “SJ60 Chado Exhibition 2026”, exploring how ikebana and the tea ceremony intertwine harmoniously.

Ms Matsukuma, a highly ranked instructor (Katoku 華督) from the Ikenobo School of Ikebana, shared the history of Ikenobo and the Rikka style used in tea gatherings. After She then demonstrated a Shōka arrangement using young pine tree branches from Japan and white iris flowers. Through her demonstration, she explained the key components of of the Shōka style – Shin (representing Heaven), Soe (representing Human), and Tai (representing Earth). In attendance was also Dr Leonard Lim, President of the Ikenobo Singapore Chapter, who shared his valuable expertise.

Guests were also brought on a guided tour of the Ikebana arrangements on display, each showcasing a different style of Ikenobo. Guests also posed questions about the symbolism behind certain techniques, and appreciated both the floral richness of Ikenobo and the wabi spirit of Sen no Rikyu’s Way of Tea.

A group photo with President of the Ikenobo Singapore Chapter Dr Leonard Lim, Head of the Ikenobo Mizuma Chapter Ms Matsukuma Rumiko and JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko. The arrangement by Ms Matsukuma was done in a clay vase made by Master Potter Dr Iskandar Jalil.		Ms Matsukuma providing a lecture
The audience during the event		During the Q&A
A guided tour of the Tenmyo iron-cast utensils used for the tea gathering which is also on display at the exhibition		Guests viewing the exhibition
Guests viewing the exhibition		A group photo with President of the Ikenobo Singapore Chapter Dr Leonard Lim, Head of the Ikenobo Mizuma Chapter Ms Matsukuma Rumiko, JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko and Chief Administrator of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Association Singapore Ms Nakabayashi Sochoku.

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