Ohara Ikebana Exhibition: The Simplicity of Nature

On June 3^rd and June 4^th, the Ohara Ikebana exhibition entitled “The Simplicity of Nature”, organized by the Ohara School of Ikebana, was held at the Embassy of Japan. The exhibition showcased fresh arrangements that brightly coloured the early summer season. Over the course of two days, more than 850 people, not only fans of ikebana but also Canadians who saw ikebana arrangements for the first time, visited the exhibition and enjoyed lively conversations with exhibitors.
 
At the opening ceremony, which was held on the first day of the event, we welcomed distinguished guests including the Honourable Senator Nancy J. Hartling, member of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group. Ms. Wendy Batson, President of the Ohara School of Ikebana Ottawa Chapter, praised the Chapter’s daily dedication and passion for ikebana. Ambassador Kanji YAMANOUCHI gave his remarks and spoke that the works on display not only represent a dialogue between humans and Mother Nature, but also serve as a bridge between Canada and Japan.

 

Ambassador Kanji YAMANOUCHI delivering his remarks	Ms. Wendy Batson, President of the Ohara School of Ikebana Ottawa Chapter, giving her remarks	Ms. Elizabeth Armstrong, Vice-President and Exhibition Chair, giving her remarks
The Honourable Nancy J. Hartling, Senator of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group saying a few words	Ambassador Yamanouchi receives a tour of the exhibition	Mrs. Yamanouchi and The Honourable Nancy J. Hartling, Senator receive a tour of the exhibition

 

With the instruction from the members of the Chapter, visitors making an ikebana arrangement	More than 850 visitors enjoyed the exhibition over the weekend