Those who want to find out more about the Japanese culture and art are invited to a series of events staged within the Days of Japanese Culture in Chisinau. During three days, from September 29 until October 1, master of the Ikenobo Ikebana School of Kyoto Midori Yamada will present the art of ikebana, Sumi-e painting and the tea ceremony. The Days of Japanese Culture are organized by the Center of Japanese Culture and Art “Ikenobo” in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in Moldova.
On September 29, Midori Yamada will show to the public the old art of ikebana and will relate about the oldest ikebana school in Japan, which celebrated 552 years of its foundation this year. The event will take place at the National Theater “Mihai Eminescu” in Chisinau, starting at 6pm. Entrance is free of charge.
The Days of Japanese Culture will continue at the National Library on October 1 with a series of ikebana workshops conducted by Midori Yamada, starting at 3pm. Entrance is free of charge.
According to the master, the people in every epoch were fascinated by flowers. “500 years ago, the Ikenobo masters from Japan started to perceive the floors as more than just a beauty as they reflected the passing of time and the feelings from the people’s hearts. The history of ikebana covers both the traditional and modern currents, the two interacting continuously. Ikebana is the art of arranging flowers cut and taken from nature so as to create a new beauty. As a poem or painting made with flowers, ikebana expresses the beauty of the flowers and the beauty of the human spirit. This is a philosophy of life,” said Midori Yamada.
Midori Yamada has worked in Russia and the CIS states as the representative of the Ikenobo Ikebana School for over 20 years. In 2008, she was awarded the Soko-Kyokujitsu (Order of merit) by the Emperor of Japan.
The Days of Japanese Culture were launched in 1998 on the initiative of the Center of Japanese Culture and Art “Ikenobo”. The man goal of the event is to promote the culture and art of Japan in Moldova.
