For the love of Flowers-Japanese Ikebana Contest was held
13 March 2016
|
Flower enthusiasts in Bangladesh who practice Japanese style flower arrangement Ikebana celebrated the 5th Ikebana Contest/ Demonstration and Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence on 12 March. Delighted contestants and those who admire Ikebana shared the joy of appreciating Ikebana art works beautifully and dedicatedly prepared by the contestants.
With its origin in Japan, Ikebana is an art form with more than 1000 years of history. While it derived from Buddhist practice of offering flowers to Buddha and ancestoral souls, it has walked the path of its own development. The practice of Ikebana has been pursued as a form of meditation on the passage of the seasons, time, and change; or as a modern decoration at home and halls; and simply as a leisure of artistic attainment. The term ‘Ikebana’ is comprised of two Japanese words; ‘ikeru’ and ‘hana’ meaning to arrange flowers in a form that makes them appear most beautiful. Heaven, earth and human being are represented in a small world of Ikebana, observed an experienced Bangladeshi practitioner. Ambassador Masato Watanabe wished Ikebana, which has promoted the spirit of nature and human existing together in harmony, will be promoted further in Bangladesh, strengthening the two countries’ cultural ties.
The prize winners of the contest were Ms. Nasrin Mahadi Chowdhury (first prize), Ms. Salma Akter (second prize) and Ms. Mallika Sinha (third prize).
|
|
|
