January 30, 2008
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IKEBANA Demonstration Classes in Kathmandu
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As part of promoting Japanese culture in Nepal, the Embassy of Japan in cooperation with Japanese Universities Alumni Association, Nepal (JUAAN) will organize the classes of "Demonstration of IKEBANA" for the first time in Kathmandu. The inaugural demonstration session of the Ikebana is being held at 4 p.m. sharp on January 31 (Thu.), 2008 at the Hall of the Embassy of Japan in Panipokhari.
A total of 15 aspirant learners from Nepal are taking part in the Ikebana classes to be held on every Mondays and Fridays for 9 weeks starting from February 18. Interested persons to learn Ikebana may register their names at the Cultural Department of the Embassy. The registry will be made on first come first serve basis.
IKEBANA (the art of Japanese flower arrangement) dates back to ancient times. There are many styles of Ikebana with different philosophies behind each arrangement. The arrangements follow strict rules being representatives of heaven, earth and people. The practice of Ikebana, also called kado, or The Way of Flowers, has been pursued through the passage of time, seasons and changes as a form of meditation. Its religious origins and strong connection to the natural cycle of birth, growth, decay and rebirth gives Ikebana a deep spiritual resonance.
Ms. Ramita Manandhar will teach Ikebana demonstration. Ms. Manandhar, who mastered the art from Japan, is the Founder Principal of Sakura Flower Arrangement School in Lalitpur. She is actively involved in promoting Japanese culture of Ikebana in Nepal through her own classes in Tangal of Lalitpur for several years.
It is hoped that Ikebana classes will help familiarize the Nepali learners with the Japanese traditional art and will also contribute to deepening the ever-growing friendship and understanding between the two countries.
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