Ikebana International Hyderabad Chapter #250 celebrated World Ikebana Day by hosting an Ikebana Exhibition- Avant- Garde Ikebana Expressions on the Saturday, 6th June 2026 at ITC Kakatiya, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
The Exhibition with the theme " Avant-Garde- Ikebana Expressions emphasis that during the present times of war, Ikebana arrangements can be created from the debris thereby elevating the moods in promoting peace and harmony between countries. The 3rd Head Master of the Ohara School, Houn Ohara had created this style after the II World War when Hiroshima was bombed. Members of the Hyderabad Chapter# 250 have showcased the 25 floral arrangements made by the 25 Ikebana Members of the Hyderabad Chapter by incorporating the various styles of Ohara School of Ikebana, in various containers and elements like stone, wood, metals, ceramics,etc. and employing flowers, foliage and fruits in their Ikebana creations which brings out a close sense of nature’s rendition.
Chief Guest for the event was Smt A Vani Prasad IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Telangana , Hyderabad has inaugurated the exhibition and was highly appreciative of the splendid and exquisite usage of various types of flowers in the floral displays.
Talking of the event, President of Ikebana International Hyderabad Chapter # 250 , Hoka Sukanya Reddy stated that World Ikebana Day Exhibition is hosted every year on the 6th of June across the globe as it is considered auspicious that children at a tender age of 6 years, on the 6th day of the 6th month should begin their Ikebana study. This way the traditional zen art form practice is continued through generations.
The ardent Ikebana artists diligently practiced the art and are bonded with the floral friends as they truly lived by the Ikebana International motto "Friendship through flowers".
