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Autumn Splendour
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~ An Exhibition by Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 ~
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4 - 7 November 2026 |
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Japan Creative Centre (JCC) |
© Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135
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Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 are pleased to showcase an Ikebana exhibition to celebrate the season of autumn. With the theme of Autumn Splendour, it will give expressions to the beauty of autumn, manifested through Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement.
The exhibition will showcase an emphasis of the use of rich, earthy colours of autumn, rooted in red, orange, yellow, brown, and even gold. It will set a contemplative mood – an attempt to prompt deep reflection and the admiration of nature. Join us for the Opening and Live Demonstration on 4 November, as well as an Ikebana workshop focusing on The Three Basic Structural Lines in Sogetsu Ikebana on the last day.
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Date: |
4 – 7 November 2026
Wednesday – Saturday |
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Time: |
10am – 6pm
※ We will be open from 10am – 5pm on 7 November
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372 |
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Admission: |
FREE |
OPENING AND LIVE DEMONSTRATION (4 NOV) |
Opening and Live Demonstration
4 November 2026 |
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Japan Creative Centre (JCC) |
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Come celebrate the opening of the exhibition on its first day featuring a live Ikebana demonstration by Mrs Tsng Bee Lan from Soegetsu School. Participating artists and key members of the Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 will also be present. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to discover the beauty and artistry of Japanese flower arrangement, gain insights from experienced practitioners, and perhaps take your first step into the captivating world of Ikebana!
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Date: |
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 |
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Time: |
2pm – 4pm (Registration starts 1:30pm) |
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372 |
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Admission: |
FREE (with registration required) |
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To register, please email the following details to jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp with the subject "2026 Ikebana Opening and Demo at JCC":
1. Full Name
2. Organisation
3. Number of pax (maximum 2 pax per registration)
We regret that, due to limited seating, seats will be confirmed only upon your receipt of confirmation email from JCC. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. Registrant names will be shared with our co-organisers.
Please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp at least 3 days before the event if you are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR |
© Tsng Bee Lan
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Mrs Tsng Bee Lan started her Ikebana journey in 1975, where she learned and attended Ikebana Sogetsu classes under the late Mrs Kato Kazue Kim. In 1997, she obtained the Riji degree from Japan and served as the Vice President of Singapore Sogetsu Association until 2016. Currently an advisor of the Association. Mrs Tsng has participated in several exhibitions and floral demonstrations across Asia, such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Brunei and Japan.
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Ikebana Workshop:
The Three Basic Structural Lines in Sogetsu Ikebana
7 November 2026 |
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Japan Creative Centre (JCC) |
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Join us at JCC for an Ikebana workshop by Mrs Esther Law from the Sogetsu School. The workshop presents moribana (Ikebana arrangement in a flower basin) in its timeless beauty using autumn colours. Arranged in a shallow suiban (Japanese water basin) with a kenzan (flower frog), it follows the harmony of the basic structure of the three main lines – shin, soe and hikae, while embracing the rich texture and hues of the season with branches in autumn tones. It is a tribute to the maturity, warmth, and elegance of nature.
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Date: |
Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
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Time: |
11am – 1pm (Registration starts 10:30am) |
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372 |
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Admission: |
FREE (with registration required) |
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To register, please email the following details to jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp with the subject "2026 Ikebana Workshop at JCC":
1. Full Name
2. Organisation
3. Number of pax (maximum 2 pax per registration)
We regret that, due to limited seating, seats will be confirmed only upon your receipt of confirmation email from JCC. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. Registrant names will be shared with our co-organisers.
Please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp at least 3 days before the event if you are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR |
© Esther Law
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Mrs Esther Law is a freelance florist whose passion lies in Sogetsu Ikebana, a traditional yet contemporary Japanese art form which she has been devoted to since 2018. She is currently pursuing her Komon level.
As an active member of Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135, she has participated in numerous exhibitions, sharing her love for Ikebana with the community. A firm believer in lifelong learning, she continually deepens her practice through exchange with fellow practitioners and guidance from her teachers.
Mrs Law currently serves on the Main Committee of Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135, where she holds the position of Chairperson for Membership and also chairs the Hospitality Subcommittee.
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Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is a subtle, sensitive and sophisticated art form having a recorded history from many centuries. It is steeped in the philosophy of developing proximity with nature. Ikebana is a form of art similar to painting and sculpture. The artist expresses his/her creativity by using the medium of natural floral materials and containers. The fundamentals of Ikebana are as relevant today as they were centuries ago, but the art form has evolved to suit the modern society.
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ABOUT IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL |
Ikebana International (I.I.) is a non-profit cultural organisation headquartered in Tokyo, and is dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Ikebana. Founded in 1956 by the late Ellen Gordon Allen, with a dream to create an organisation uniting the people of the world through their mutual love of nature and enjoyment of Ikebana. I.I. currently has presence in over 50 countries, with 161 Chapters and membership of approximately 7600 people. It is inspired by its motto "Friendship through flowers".
Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 was founded in 1969 by Lady Bette De La Mare, wife of the then British High Commissioner to Singapore. The Chapter has since then actively contributed to the learning, appreciation and promotion of the art of Ikebana in Singapore and the region. The Chapter members come from various schools of Ikebana such as Ikenobo, Sogetsu, Ohara, Ichiyo, Ryusei-ha, Souami and Kozan. Monthly events organised by the Chapter offer the members and Ikebana lovers a platform for interaction and learning. Over the years, the Chapter has also raised funds through this beautiful art form and donated to many charitable causes both locally and internationally.
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Where is Japan Creative Centre (JCC)? |
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Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434
By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.
By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.
Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Rendezvous Hotel. |
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