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Invitation to Ikenobo Ikebana
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~ An exhibition and demonstration by Ikenobo Singapore Chapter ~
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24 May 2025
Japan Creative Centre
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| © IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY, SINGAPORE CHAPTER |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Singapore Chapter jointly present a one-day exhibition that invites you to the world of Ikenobo – a form of ikebana Japanese flower arrangement – where you can learn about its various styles that were established through their long history dating back to more than 550 years ago, as well as its evolution in modern times.
A total of 24 members of the Singapore Chapter showcasing the 3 different styles – rikka, shoka, and freestyle – will be featured in the exhibition. There will also be an exclusive introduction and demonstration of Ikenobo Ikebana by members of the Singapore Chapter conducted in conjunction with the exhibition.
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24 May 2025 (Saturday) |
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10am – 6pm |
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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 |
| INTRODUCTION AND DEMONSTRATION OF IKENOBO IKEBANA |
Introduction and Demonstration of Ikenobo Ikebana
24 May 2025
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Join us for an exclusive introduction and demonstration of Ikenobo Ikebana by 9 members of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Singapore Chapter. They will be presenting the different styles of Ikenobo, including freestyle, isshuike, nishuike, sanshuike, shimputai, and rikka. A running commentary by the Singapore Chapter’s President Dr Leonard Lim will accompany the demonstrators to help guests understand the philosophy of Ikenobo Ikebana.
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24 May 2025 (Saturday) |
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2:30pm – 3:30pm (Registration starts 2pm) |
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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) |
| REGISTER FOR THE INTROUCTION AND DEMONSTRATION |
Click button or scan QR to register: |
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If the registration is full, or you would like to cancel your registration, please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
Please inform us at least 3 days before the event if you and/or your accompanying guest 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 CHAPTER'S PRESIDENT AND COMMENTATOR |
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A practising dental surgeon, DR LEONARD LIM is the Founding President of Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Singapore Chapter. He has written books on Ikebana.
Between 2014 and 2018, Dr Lim studied at the Ikenobo Central Training Institute in Kyoto and was Best Student in every year of study. In 2018, he was selected to perform the floral offering at the Ikenobo Spring Festival at Rokkakudo Temple in Kyoto, a rare honour for a non-Japanese. His official rank now is Sokatoku, or First Grade Senior Professor.
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AZIZ AGIL started his journey in ikebana 7 years ago as ikebana enriches his living space with refined beauty and allows him a medium for personal expression.
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IRENE CHUNG started studying ikebana 8 years ago and has found ikebana to help deepen her understanding of both art and life.
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JESSICA SIT started studying ikebana 11 years ago as she appreciates the beauty and quiet strength of nature in ikebana.
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TAN BEE BEE started studying ikebana 8 years ago as through ikebana she has learned more about life in her her interaction with flowers and her like-minded classmates.
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RACHEL WANG began her ikebana journey more than 10 years ago and has found ikebana to be a living art that easily weave itself into our daily lives.
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XU YAN began her ikebana journey in 2017 as she enjoys being drawn closer to nature through ikebana, opening her eyes to appreciate the silent and unseen struggles in plants.
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SI HONG FEI started studying ikebana in 2022. She sees each ikebana arrangement as a quiet moment where nature and the heart meet to honour simplicity and celebrate the beauty of life.
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IREAN BRAET began studying ikebana 7 years ago and she admires the uniqueness of enhancing the lines, flow, space and character of plants in an arrangement.
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NICOLE TAN began her ikebana journey 3 years ago. She enjoys ikebana as it embodies strength in the quiet beauty and flow of nature.
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PHOTOS © IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY, SINGAPORE CHAPTER
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| ABOUT THE IKEBANA STYLE OF IKENOBO |
IKENOBO is often regarded as the origin of ikebana founded in 1462 in Kyoto at the Rokkakudo Temple, a Buddhist temple where the Ikenobo headmaster is the head priest. It started as a floral offering ritual to Buddha but has now become one of the traditional art forms in Japan. Sen’ei Ikenobo is the current and 45th generation headmaster of Ikenobo.
The Ikenobo Headquarters found within the Rokkakudo Temple grounds serves as a learning centre for Ikenobo students not only from Japan, but also from many Ikenobo Chapters around the world, including Singapore. It encourages the learning of both traditional as well as the modern forms in response to an ever-changing world where traditional standards of aesthetics are being challenged.
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© IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY, SINGAPORE CHAPTER
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| ABOUT THE IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY, SINGAPORE CHAPTER |
The IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY, SINGAPORE CHAPTER was founded by Dr Leonard Lim in 1993 and promotes the beauty of Ikenobo Ikebana by organising public events such as exhibitions and demonstrations to create awareness. Regular lessons are conducted by member teachers while many members have embarked on further studies at the Kyoto Headquarters.
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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:
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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:
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