Witness the artistry of Japanese floral designs as Ikenobo Ikebana Society Cebu Chapter opens its “Ikenobo: The Heart and Soul of Ikebana” exhibit on December 6 at SM J Mall.
Ikebana began with Ikenobo and is one of the defining features of traditional Japanese culture. Japanese priests made floral offerings at temples that lived near a pond, which is “ike” in Japanese, in a small hut called “bo.” Because of this, people started referring to the priests as “Ikenobo.” Seeing beauty in flowers and arranging them is associated with a heart that values nature and cares for other people — this is what Ikenobo Ikebana is all about. Consul General Hideaki Matsuo, the Consulate General of Japan to Cebu, also delivered a message on the enduring tradition of Ikenobo and its reflection of the universal heart and soul of humanity.
Maria Theresa Zosa, President of Ikenobo Ikebana Society Cebu Chapter, unveiled the exhibit alongside Consul General Hideaki Matsuo (Consulate General of Japan to Cebu), Maia Franco (Vice President of Cebu Arts Council), Isabel Co (Treasurer of Ikenobo Ikebana Society Cebu Chapter), and Anton del Prado (Regional Operations Manager of SM Supermalls). Floral art made by Ikenobo Ikebana Society Cebu Chapter’s very own members are featured at the exhibit, showcasing and celebrating the essence of Ikenobo.
Immerse yourself with exquisite floral arrangements as the exhibit is open to the public beginning today, December 6, until December 8. The “Ikenobo: The Heart and Soul of Ikebana” exhibit is located at the Atrium, Upper Ground Level.
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