A Bamboo Child's Journey Above Ground Inspires Ikebana International Members

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A Bamboo Child's Journey Above Ground Inspires Ikebana International Members
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Ikebana International members from Manila, inspired by the tale of Shiro, a bamboo child who ventured above her underground home, named their make-believe ryokan 'Takenoko' and created ikebana arrangements in the style of Ikenobo and Sogetsu using bamboo containers and materials.

Once there was a bamboo child named Shiro who lived underground below a bamboo forest in Japan. She had ten siblings and was a member of the TAKENOKO family. One day, Shiro became curious about what lay above the soil and ventured out, discovering a vast bamboo forest with swaying stalks filtering sunlight in a mesmerizing chartreuse light. Seeing the beauty of the world above, Shiro and her siblings were drawn to the enchanting sight.

Inspired by Shiro's story, a group from Ikebana International, chaired by Joy Balatbat, named their make-believe ryokan 'Takenoko' and arranged ikebana pieces in the style of Ikenobo and Sogetsu using bamboo containers or materials

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