Ikebana Newsletter Melbourne
September 2023
Ikebana Festival Special Edition
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1. Events Calendar
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30 August 2024: Booking closes for Ikebana Dinner Show by Oshun Tsukagoshi. Oshun brings 22 Ikebana artists from Japan for the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024.
5 - 8 September 2024: Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival.
7 September 2024: Hanadayori Night: Ikebana Performance by Shoso Shimbo Accompanied by Slava Grigoryan (guitar), Melbourne Recital Centre.
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2. Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival - International Ikebana Event
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Some of the Event Highlights:
- Ikebana Dinner Show by Oshun Tsukagoshi*(Booking closes on 30 August)
- Ikebana Performance with Accompanied Music by Slava Grigoryan
- Ikebana Workshops for Beginners ($45), for Men, for Kids, & for Japanese Language Lerners (Immersion Class).
- Ikebana Conference: Exploring the profound impact of Ikebana on our mental well-being.
- Ikebana Demonstration: Ikebana for Restaurants and Cafes
- Hana Awase (Ikebana with Mozart, World Premiere): Ikebana Performance with Live Music by Orchestra 21. Oshun Tsukagoshi Team and Shoso Shimbo Team will compete in this live ikebana competition.
- Hiroe Swen Exhibition
Free Events & Other Highlights
Expanding the joy of ikebana to a wider audience! Save the dates for the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival on 7 & 8 September 2024, featuring an increased number of exhibitors and special events.
Our goal is to generate greater interest in ikebana, enabling our new teachers to thrive in their roles as both working artists and instructors. Join us in cultivating a flourishing community of ikebana enthusiasts!
Please help promote this event. Thank you.
https://www.ikebanafestival.com
https://www.facebook.com/wa.ikebana
https://www.instagram.com/wa.ikebana/
*Oshun Tsukagoshi: Oshun is the headmaster of Ikebana Shofu, a distinguished school renowned for its innovative approach to ikebana. Having immersed himself in the art from a young age under the guidance of the former headmaster, Oshun's journey led him to further refine his skills at a prestigious flower school in England after graduating from college. His distinctive style seamlessly blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western influences.
In 2013, Oshun achieved acclaim by winning the prestigious Hanaike Battle National Championship, marking a significant milestone in his career. He has since showcased his mastery through captivating flower performances across diverse global stages including Hong Kong, China, France, and Holland, captivating audiences with his unique interpretations of ikebana.
Oshun Tsukagoshi is slated to appear as a special guest at the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024, where attendees can experience firsthand his artistic vision and profound contributions to the world of ikebana.
Dr Shoso Shimbo
0439 314 097
Murrumbeena Melbourne