What is Ikebana?
A. Most simply, ikebana is the centuries-old Japanese art of floral arranging. The word “ikebana” means “live flowers”. Although ikebana was rooted in Japanese Buddhist culture and was once full of rigid, intimidating rules, today there are ikebana artists all around the globe and the constant interaction between them has resulted in a world-encompassing art form that incorporates the color schemes, flowers, and vases of all countries. Worldwide, people arrange flowers for all kinds of occasions and events. Flower arrangements are part of human nature, a way to celebrate events or to express emotion. Without words, flower arrangements speak to people and bridge diversity.
