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2024 Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Show - Celebrating the Chrysanthemum Festival (Kiku Matsuri) 2 DaysNEW

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Date: Sunday, 8 September, 2024       Time: 10:00 am
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 S.W. Kingston Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
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Map of Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.

Ikebana International Portland Chapter #47: Chrysanthemum Festival Exhibition
Join Ikebana International Portland Chapter #47 for a special two-day exhibition celebrating the chrysanthemum, held in the Pavilion at the Portland Japanese Garden. Since 1983, Ikebana International has honored Kiku Matsuri, the Chrysanthemum Festival, showcasing stunning ikebana arrangements created by local artists from various schools of ikebana. This year’s exhibition features arrangements highlighting the chrysanthemum, known as kiku in Japanese.

Date
Sept 7-8, 2024

Time
10:00 - 5:00 pm

Event Highlight
On Sunday at 1:15 PM, enjoy an ikebana demonstration by Nana Bellerud, President of Ikebana International Portland Chapter #47, in the Learning Center.

About Kiku Matsuri
Kiku Matsuri, also known as Choyo no Sekku, is one of Japan’s five seasonal Go-Sekku festivals, traditionally celebrated on September 9. The chrysanthemum, a symbol of longevity, dignity, and nobility, holds special significance in Japanese culture. A 16-petaled chrysanthemum even adorns the imperial family crest. Cultivated in Japan since its introduction from China in the 8th century, the flower remains a revered icon.

The Art of Ikebana
Ikebana, meaning “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers,” is a distinct Japanese art form that emphasizes asymmetry, empty space, and harmony between the materials, container, and surroundings. Unlike conventional flower arranging, ikebana focuses on simplicity and balance to evoke a deeper connection with nature.

About Ikebana International
Ikebana International is a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and appreciating the art of ikebana. It brings together people of many nationalities who share an interest in ikebana and other traditional Japanese arts, without focusing on any single school of ikebana.

Participating Schools:
• Ichiyo 
• Ikenobo
• Ohara
• Saga Goryu 
• Sogetsu

(Participating schools subject to change)



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