7 & 8 September 2024
Abbotsford Convent
You can get to see a published photo of your very own personal arrangement from Ikebana artists in response to your request. Online exhibition & ebook for a global audience.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce the release of the 2023 edition of the photobook "Hanadayori." 花信2023のフォトブック版のご購入はこちらからどうぞ。
Read MoreTo celebrate the launch of Hanadayori 2023, Metascent has created a new suite of perfumes, the Hanadayori Collection. Sakihana, a perfume from the Hanadayori collection, has achieved global recognition and was honoured as the best perfume of 2023 by Fragrantica, the world's largest and most prominent perfume website.
Read MoreEnjoy our online exhibition, Hanadayori 2023. Here is a list of ikebana artists and the requests chosen for them. 花信のオンライン展示はこちらからご鑑賞ください。
Read MoreWe received a large number of positive and warm responses from people around the globe. We think we were able to show what ikebana can do; its amazing power to the world.
Read MoreTwo teams of 4 ikebana artists will present a Hana-Awase performance to live music - World Premiere.
This is an immersive Japanese ikebana experience. The lesson will be conducted in easy-to-understand Japanese. Choose the right session on our booking site - 2 PM on Sunday.
Under the theme of "ikebana for restaurants and cafes", selected ikebana artists demonstrate their work in 6 minutes each. This event is a great introduction to Ikebana.
Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival is pleased to host a regular conference of the International Society of Ikebana Research (bit.ly/ikebanaresearch). Our conference this year delves into exploring the profound impact of Ikebana on our mental well-being.
This workshop is for men who are interested in flowers. Female participants are also welcome. Choose the right session on our booking site - 10 AM on Sunday.
Hanadayori Night - Melbourne. Shoso Shimbo will create an Ikebana installation with live music by internationally renowned Slava Grigoryan.
Ikebana workshop for beginners.
Ikebana for Kids (Primary School Year 1 to Year 6).
Join us for an evening of culinary delights and artistic wonders at Beleura House. Reserve your seat early to avoid disappointment!
We welcome 20 esteemed ikebana artists from Japan. 「いけばな松風20人展」が開催されます。
Read MoreHiroe Swen's works will be displayed at the Wa 2024.
Read MoreHighlighting the importance of containers as a complement to the beauty of ikebana floral arrangements.
Read MoreDiscover the beauty and elegance of the winning designs at this year's Bridal Ikebana Bouquet Award, where traditional Japanese floral artistry meets contemporary bridal fashion.
Read MoreOur sponsor, Matascent, crafted Sakihana, acclaimed as the best perfume of 2023 by Fragrantica. Your purchase supports the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival.
Read MoreNation's top ceramic artists open their stalls.
Read MoreWe invite our exhibitors from Japan to a guided tour of National Gallery of Victoria (in Japanese) for free. 日本から出展される方々へビクトリア国立美術館への無料日本語ツアーを手配します。
Read MoreMelbourne Ikebana Festival Research Team looked into Ikebana's mindfulness potential.
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