The Japan Festival and Japanese Embassy arrangements

On September 14, 2024 the Japan Festival was held in the Michael Fowler Centre, in central Wellington. Several of our members worked on creating two arrangements to celebrate all things Japanese.

A beautiful arrangement using flax, bird of paradise flowers and rolled bark

Complementary arrangements in six blue vases

The Japanese ambassador with Tory Whanau, Mayor of Wellington

Celebrating 70 Years of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) with Ikebana. We were honoured to have the Ikebana Wellington club demonstrate the beauty of Japanese arrangement at the 70th JSDF Day reception. The art of ikebana added elegance and symbolism to this special occasion, representing harmony and resilience - a fitting tribute to the enduring Japan-New Zealand friendship.

Helen demonstrating at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Wellington

Helen's arrangement at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Wellington

Yoko's arrangement at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Wellington

Masako's arrangement at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Wellington

Our Ikebana Wellington group were invited to do ikebana arrangements for a Japanese Embassy event on March 4, 2025, to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor of Japan.

Masako's arrangement on the rostrum

Kathy's arrangement at the entrance

Helen's arrangement on the drinks table

Masako's arrangement

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