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Upcoming Events
Annual General Meeting
The 7th program for 2012 - 2013 will be our Annual General Meeting.
Date: Saturday 24th August, 2013
Time: 12.30pm - 5.00 pm
Venue: Maio, M Suites Hotel
Lunch is provided with no charge.
The 7th program for 2012 - 2013 will be our Annual General Meeting.
Date: Saturday 24th August, 2013
Time: 12.30pm - 5.00 pm
Venue: Maio, M Suites Hotel
Lunch is provided with no charge.President's Message
The theme for our annual exhibition this year celebrates the underlying universal appeal of Ikebana, a ‘language’ that knows no boundaries, the ‘Language of Flowers’.
It is a language that used to be spoken only by men, it then became a woman’s language in the 18th century and then in the 20th century an American woman took it out of Japan with a dream to share this way of communicating with flowers and foliage with the world. A dream that has now been realized with 165 chapters across 60 countries, and 8,500 members. This ancient botanical art that speaks of nature and flowers transcends time, transcends borders and continues to remain relevant today.
Our guest demonstrator Mrs Rekha Reddy is a perfect example of our international community. She brings not only her fluency in the Ohara tradition, of which she is a 1st master, but also a different perspective coming from Hyderabad, India where she is the President of Ikebana International, Hyderabad Chapter.
This year we challenged our members to develop an arrangement based on a single word in connection with our language theme. I am thrilled to see the creative results that has transpired.
As always, to my chapter Board, may I thank you for all your hard work in putting together this event, the members for their participation, and all our guests for coming to enjoy their efforts.
The theme for our annual exhibition this year celebrates the underlying universal appeal of Ikebana, a ‘language’ that knows no boundaries, the ‘Language of Flowers’.It is a language that used to be spoken only by men, it then became a woman’s language in the 18th century and then in the 20th century an American woman took it out of Japan with a dream to share this way of communicating with flowers and foliage with the world. A dream that has now been realized with 165 chapters across 60 countries, and 8,500 members. This ancient botanical art that speaks of nature and flowers transcends time, transcends borders and continues to remain relevant today.
Our guest demonstrator Mrs Rekha Reddy is a perfect example of our international community. She brings not only her fluency in the Ohara tradition, of which she is a 1st master, but also a different perspective coming from Hyderabad, India where she is the President of Ikebana International, Hyderabad Chapter.
This year we challenged our members to develop an arrangement based on a single word in connection with our language theme. I am thrilled to see the creative results that has transpired.
As always, to my chapter Board, may I thank you for all your hard work in putting together this event, the members for their participation, and all our guests for coming to enjoy their efforts.
YM Gusti Puteri Retno Astrini
Previous Events
Language of Flowers, 22nd May 2013 through 23rd May 2013
This years annual exhibition themed “Language of Flowers” was held at the Thistle hotel from 22nd to 23rd May, 2013. The exhibition, housed in the entrance lobby was opened by the Consul of Japan to Johor Mr. Tetsumi Murata followed by lunch and an ikebana demonstration by Mrs Rekha Reddy, President of Ikebana International, Hyderabad Chapter.
Members of the club and invited guests from our neighbouring Singapore Chapter were challenged this year to create an ikebana arrangement interpreting a single word of their choice. The results were spectacular showing the creativity of all the participants.
Rekha's demonstration of the Ohara school was mesmerizing. The audience was captured by her prowess and entertaining delivery. She created arrangements true to the Ohara style but with choices of material and combinations that resonated with our tropical environment and also of her native Hyderabad.
Over a sumptous eight course chinese lunch, copies of Rekha's book Petals and Palette that she very kindly donated , along with the table center pieces created by Datin Ong Kid Ching were auctioned to benefit the club. Master of Ceremonies, past president Thanam Visvanathan, navigated us through a delightful afternoon marking the highlight of this years event calendar.
This years annual exhibition themed “Language of Flowers” was held at the Thistle hotel from 22nd to 23rd May, 2013. The exhibition, housed in the entrance lobby was opened by the Consul of Japan to Johor Mr. Tetsumi Murata followed by lunch and an ikebana demonstration by Mrs Rekha Reddy, President of Ikebana International, Hyderabad Chapter.
Members of the club and invited guests from our neighbouring Singapore Chapter were challenged this year to create an ikebana arrangement interpreting a single word of their choice. The results were spectacular showing the creativity of all the participants.
Members of the club and invited guests from our neighbouring Singapore Chapter were challenged this year to create an ikebana arrangement interpreting a single word of their choice. The results were spectacular showing the creativity of all the participants.
Rekha's demonstration of the Ohara school was mesmerizing. The audience was captured by her prowess and entertaining delivery. She created arrangements true to the Ohara style but with choices of material and combinations that resonated with our tropical environment and also of her native Hyderabad.
Over a sumptous eight course chinese lunch, copies of Rekha's book Petals and Palette that she very kindly donated , along with the table center pieces created by Datin Ong Kid Ching were auctioned to benefit the club. Master of Ceremonies, past president Thanam Visvanathan, navigated us through a delightful afternoon marking the highlight of this years event calendar.
Over a sumptous eight course chinese lunch, copies of Rekha's book Petals and Palette that she very kindly donated , along with the table center pieces created by Datin Ong Kid Ching were auctioned to benefit the club. Master of Ceremonies, past president Thanam Visvanathan, navigated us through a delightful afternoon marking the highlight of this years event calendar.
English Tea Party, April 9, 2013
YAM Tunku Shahariah's birthday was celebrated this year with "An English Tea Party" replete with a classic English tea of scones, sandwiches, biscuits, fruits and cupcakes at the Thistle hotel.
The event was graced with the presence of special guest Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz. Many members from the Singapore chapter joined a huge turnout of our own club members to celebrate our beloved Charter President's birthday. Club President, YM Gusti Puteri Retno Astrini presented Tunku Shahariah with a beautiful shawl to mark the occasion.
Our very own members past presidents Shirley Cheah and Serena Chew treated us to a floral demonstration that was focussed on Sogetsu, which Shirley teaches. Although this was a first time for Serena demonstrating, the pair made a huge impression on the attendees with their wonderful displays. Christopher Lim narrated their work with great humour.
The event concluded with a fun game of charades and an impromptu auction of flowers donated by Shirley and Serena to benefit the club.
See Photo Album English Tea Party on Facebook
The event was graced with the presence of special guest Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz. Many members from the Singapore chapter joined a huge turnout of our own club members to celebrate our beloved Charter President's birthday. Club President, YM Gusti Puteri Retno Astrini presented Tunku Shahariah with a beautiful shawl to mark the occasion.
The event concluded with a fun game of charades and an impromptu auction of flowers donated by Shirley and Serena to benefit the club.
See Photo Album English Tea Party on Facebook
Pottery Workshop, March 12, 2013
The pottery workshop conducted by Singapore ceramicist Mr Lim Hua Choon was held over a morning and afternoon session where members and guests learnt to make and decorate a coil pot.
Mr Lim noted how different the results were even though each participant started out with the same piece of clay.
In between the two sessions, attendees were treated to a delicious lunch served in Datin Ong Kid Ching's elegant home where the workshop was hosted. Guests included members from the Singapore chapter including President Marvina Low and special guests Mrs. Takako Suzuki - wife of the ambassador of Japan to Singapore and Mrs. Yuka Ando, wife of the Director of Japan Creative Centre Singapore.
The finished pieces were then taken back to Singapore for Mr Lim to glaze according to the color choices made by each attendee.
See the photo album Pottery Workshop on Facebook.
Mr Lim noted how different the results were even though each participant started out with the same piece of clay.
In between the two sessions, attendees were treated to a delicious lunch served in Datin Ong Kid Ching's elegant home where the workshop was hosted. Guests included members from the Singapore chapter including President Marvina Low and special guests Mrs. Takako Suzuki - wife of the ambassador of Japan to Singapore and Mrs. Yuka Ando, wife of the Director of Japan Creative Centre Singapore.
The finished pieces were then taken back to Singapore for Mr Lim to glaze according to the color choices made by each attendee.
See the photo album Pottery Workshop on Facebook.
The finished pieces were then taken back to Singapore for Mr Lim to glaze according to the color choices made by each attendee.
See the photo album Pottery Workshop on Facebook.
Oshogatsu, 29th January, 2013
"Members of the Johor Baru Chapter of Ikebana International (IIJB) kicked off the year's programme of activities with an event themed, Japanese Inspirations on Jan 29.
Guests were enthralled by the organisers' successful effort in transforming the event venue into a little Japan.With Japanese decorations and flower arrangements, piped in classical Japanese music, a showcase of traditional Japanese arts and crafts and tatami mats to sit down on, the setting was rustic yet elegant. IIJB charter president, Tunku Shahariah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, graced the event which was attended by 50 members and guests.
Also present was the Consul of Japan to Johor, Tetsumi Murata. Murata said there are more than 900 Japanese residing in Johor Baru, and he expressed his pleasure on how IIJB has been promoting Japanese culture here for more than two decades."The consul office will continue to support the IIJB in promoting the traditional art of ikebana and Japanese culture in Johor Baru," he added.
IIJB members study ikebana or the art of Japanese flower arrangement and learn from experienced instructors as well as visiting flower masters.Besides learning this art, Ikebana International also aims to promote awareness and a better understanding of Japanese art and culture.
In line with this, the "Japanese Inspiration" event held activities like the Japanese art of wearing a traditional kimono, ocha - the Japanese tea ceremony and mizuhiki, the art of knot-tying to decorate a nengajo or a traditional postcard sent at new year. "It is appropriate that we welcome the new year with a Japanese inspired event," said IIJB president, Gusti Puteri Retno Astrini, as she welcomed everyone to the event. She was the model for members, Shizuyo Hirohi and Keiko Takei, who demonstrated how the 12 or more items in a traditional kimono should be worn..." read more: All things Japanese at Ikebana International event by Peggy Loh,New Straits Times
See Photo Album Oshogatsu on Facebook
"Members of the Johor Baru Chapter of Ikebana International (IIJB) kicked off the year's programme of activities with an event themed, Japanese Inspirations on Jan 29.
Guests were enthralled by the organisers' successful effort in transforming the event venue into a little Japan.With Japanese decorations and flower arrangements, piped in classical Japanese music, a showcase of traditional Japanese arts and crafts and tatami mats to sit down on, the setting was rustic yet elegant. IIJB charter president, Tunku Shahariah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, graced the event which was attended by 50 members and guests.
Also present was the Consul of Japan to Johor, Tetsumi Murata. Murata said there are more than 900 Japanese residing in Johor Baru, and he expressed his pleasure on how IIJB has been promoting Japanese culture here for more than two decades."The consul office will continue to support the IIJB in promoting the traditional art of ikebana and Japanese culture in Johor Baru," he added.
IIJB members study ikebana or the art of Japanese flower arrangement and learn from experienced instructors as well as visiting flower masters.Besides learning this art, Ikebana International also aims to promote awareness and a better understanding of Japanese art and culture.
In line with this, the "Japanese Inspiration" event held activities like the Japanese art of wearing a traditional kimono, ocha - the Japanese tea ceremony and mizuhiki, the art of knot-tying to decorate a nengajo or a traditional postcard sent at new year. "It is appropriate that we welcome the new year with a Japanese inspired event," said IIJB president, Gusti Puteri Retno Astrini, as she welcomed everyone to the event. She was the model for members, Shizuyo Hirohi and Keiko Takei, who demonstrated how the 12 or more items in a traditional kimono should be worn..." read more: All things Japanese at Ikebana International event by Peggy Loh,New Straits Times
See Photo Album Oshogatsu on Facebook
Guests were enthralled by the organisers' successful effort in transforming the event venue into a little Japan.With Japanese decorations and flower arrangements, piped in classical Japanese music, a showcase of traditional Japanese arts and crafts and tatami mats to sit down on, the setting was rustic yet elegant. IIJB charter president, Tunku Shahariah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, graced the event which was attended by 50 members and guests.
Also present was the Consul of Japan to Johor, Tetsumi Murata. Murata said there are more than 900 Japanese residing in Johor Baru, and he expressed his pleasure on how IIJB has been promoting Japanese culture here for more than two decades."The consul office will continue to support the IIJB in promoting the traditional art of ikebana and Japanese culture in Johor Baru," he added.
IIJB members study ikebana or the art of Japanese flower arrangement and learn from experienced instructors as well as visiting flower masters.Besides learning this art, Ikebana International also aims to promote awareness and a better understanding of Japanese art and culture.
In line with this, the "Japanese Inspiration" event held activities like the Japanese art of wearing a traditional kimono, ocha - the Japanese tea ceremony and mizuhiki, the art of knot-tying to decorate a nengajo or a traditional postcard sent at new year. "It is appropriate that we welcome the new year with a Japanese inspired event," said IIJB president, Gusti Puteri Retno Astrini, as she welcomed everyone to the event. She was the model for members, Shizuyo Hirohi and Keiko Takei, who demonstrated how the 12 or more items in a traditional kimono should be worn..." read more: All things Japanese at Ikebana International event by Peggy Loh,New Straits Times
