Held at the Gwinnett Center on the weekend of September 27-28 JapanFest celebrates the very best of every aspect of Japanese culture; bonsai, ikebana, sumie, calligraphy, dancing, Taiko drumming, amine, Japanese cuisine, fashion show, etc, etc. It is the highlight of the year for me and 20,000 other people. To know more Google JapanFest, Atlanta.
My group of ikebana students will present an exhibit of numerous arrangements as well as
being on hand to show people face to face how it is done. I'll do a demonstration on both Saturday and Sunday.
For anyone who might not know much about ikebana, let me explain that it is an ancient floral art of Japan which has captured the attention of people throughout the world because of its beautiful, graceful lines and pleasing forms. We learn how to do both traditional forms which emphasize the beauty of nature and contemporary forms which focus on the personal creativity of the arranger. People who study ikebana are fascinated by the art, continuing their study for many years. It becomes a way of life as do many of other Japanese arts. Some people develop into top level teachers, others put their emphasis on exhibiting, and others for a form of personal growth.
My new computer is not setup yet to allow me to include pictures, but if you would like to know more about ikebana, please go to our website at www.ichiyoart.com. I'll talk more about ikebana in a later blog.
I almost forgot a very important thing. We'll also have a booth at JapanFest to sell our washi paper and miscellaneous gift items. Gift items include things like chop sticks, tea cups, sake sets, wind bells and much, much more. The washi will include silk screen yuzen which has beautiful scenery. These papers can be beautifully hung as interior decoration in the home.
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