Experience the art of Ikebana flower arrangement

Hoi An residents and tourists had interesting experiences with Ikebana flower arrangement art. Photo: CHAU TAN

Ikebana flower arrangement art - Japan has existed and developed for more than 600 years, is a "school" of people with creative tendencies, deep understanding and want to turn flowers and leaves into the language of the soul.

Ikebana focuses on minimalism, lines and spaces in Japanese philosophy. At the same time, flower arrangement is a process of practice, requiring concentration, meticulousness and sensitivity to discover the invisible beauty of materials. Ikebana is not simply an art, but the Japanese also consider it as a process of self-training.

As someone who has lived and worked with Ikebana for decades, artist Thai Thomas Mai Van (Vietnamese of French origin) shared: “I have been to Hoi An several times as a tourist, but this time is very special, as it coincides with the celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20 to exchange and spread the Japanese art of Ikebana flower arrangement to tourists and women working in the tourism service sector.”

According to Mr. Thai Thomas Mai Van, having the opportunity to spread Ikebana to the public is an honor. Loving Ikebana will make people respect nature more, thereby spreading the message to help people be more aware of environmental protection, especially in the context of the locality actively developing green tourism.

The workshop became more meaningful when the floral materials were selected and trimmed from the garden of Anmira Restaurant (Anantara Hoi An Resort) - the place that provided the space to organize the workshop. This was a unique experience, different from using pre-bought flowers.

Ms. Hoang Thi Ninh Giang, representative of the investor Anantara Hoi An Resort shared: “The resort often plans to create highlights and meaningful programs to bring its customers wonderful emotions and unforgettable experiences. We believe that this is a very meaningful spiritual gift to send to all women”.

Ms. Bao Phuc (a tourist staying at the resort) said: “I was very happy to meet Mr. Thomas by chance in Hoi An. Through the workshop, we designed for ourselves a special and memorable memory on Vietnamese Women's Day.”

The workshop was not only an opportunity for women to learn how to arrange flowers but also a profound spiritual experience. Each work created was a message - that beauty does not lie in sophistication, but in how people put their souls and deeply feel the beauty that comes from the tranquility of nature.

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