The 8th Ha Noi Ikebana Exhibition, which opened at the Vietnam Women's Museum on October 11, created a serene dialogue between flowers and the human soul. The exquisite Ikebana arrangements filled the hall with emotion, leading visitors into a world of harmony and reflection.
Themed "Harmony," the exhibition features nearly 40 floral works representing the three traditional styles of the Ikenobo School of Ikebana: Rikka, Shoka, and Jiyūka (free style).
The event welcomed representatives from organisations such as the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Viet Nam, the Viet Nam–Japan Friendship Association, and the Viet Nam Women's Museum, along with numerous guests and art lovers. The opening ceremony exuded both solemnity and warmth, marking the beginning of two emotional days of artistic celebration.
A special highlight of this year's exhibition is the participation of Professor Furukawa Koji from the Ikenobo Ikebana Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. The exhibits reflect the profound philosophy and diversity of Ikebana expression. In the Rikka and Shoka styles, viewers can sense order, proportion, and carefully calculated composition, embodying the yin–yang balance and harmony among natural elements.
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