Ikebana: Living Flowers

Blooming success

HER Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa yesterday opened one of Bahrain's most colourful and popular annual exhibitions at a private ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening of the eighth Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC), Sanabis, was attended by ministers, diplomats, businesses leaders and gardening enthusiasts.

Arab League Secretary-General Dr Nabil Al Arabi, who is on a visit to the kingdom, was present at the opening.

HRH Princess Sabeeka was given a tour of the show led by BIGS general co-ordinator Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa.

During the tour she met exhibitors and congratulated the winners of the Bahrain Garden Club's (BGC) annual competitions.

Taking place under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad, the four-day event features products and services of more than 80 local, regional and international exhibitors from the public and private sectors.

Source: Gulf Daily News

Terminology Used When Making an Ikebana Flower Arrangement

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Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, which means "to live in the flower water 'and' revitalize plants. "This art uses Japanese flowers and arrangements as a way of describing nature, life, purity and simplicity. An Ikebana flower arrangement unifies the container, flowers, stems, branches and leaves as an expression of art and each design and meaning depends on the specific type of flower pot or other relay a voice message. Most of the flowers used are in full bloom and buds in contrast to the symmetry of the branches and / or drift are also an important part of the project.

Creating an Ikebana flower arrangement requires knowledge of the terms and definitions used in the design process from a genuine. There are several ways to create an agreement and the display of Ikebana flower arranging pictures can be useful for you to get a general idea of ​​how the end result should look like. The Japanese often refer to citations essay on life and love when designing the procedures and terminology Ikebana reflects many of the soulful meanings, for example, the highest element is used Shin, which symbolizes the sky. Ikebana floral arrangements make beautiful and sentimental gifts.When decorating for parties, choose colorful pre party bags filled with elegant table settings and use an ikebana flower arrangement for the center....

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