Thank You - Wa 2024
First, we would like to sincerely thank our special guests/sponsors/collaborators for their invaluable support in making the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024 a phenomenal success.
Mr David Limbrick (Member of Victorian Parliament)
Mr Oshun Tsukagoshi & His Team (Ikebana Shofu, Japan)
Ms Hiroe Swen (Ceramic Artist, Canberra)
Ms Yukako Braun (Ikenobo Melbourne)
International Society of Ikebana Research
- Opening Remarks from Dr Shoso Shimbo, CEO, Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival.
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We extend our heartfelt thanks to our exhibitors for their participation in the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024. Their stunning displays beautifully showcased the elegance of this traditional Japanese art, leaving a lasting impression on the Melbourne community. The success of the festival was largely due to their dedication and creativity, for which we are deeply grateful.
Ikebana Artists: Oshun Tsukagoshi (Ikebana Shofu) & His Team (Osei Tsukagoshi, Oshu Asada, Oshun Ishizawa, Oko Iwai, Obi Kamiya, Orei Kiuchi, Osa Kifune, Shiho Kono, Oei Goto, Oso Takahashi, Oyou Nagasawa, Osen Hashiya, Oryoku Habu, Oga Sato, Obi Matsuoka, Orei Mukae, Oshu Yamazaki, Osei Yamada, Osui Yokobori, Oshun Watanabe, Oryoku Watanabe), Y-Nhu Nguyen, Thanh-Hien Nguyen, Thi-Tuyet Le, Thi Thuy Nga Pham, Kim Ta, Toko Tazawa, Michaela Coventry, JIAYI（Joy） ZHANG, Veridiana Veridiana, Aileen Duke, Takako Routledge, Thi My Hanh Dang, Gary Liu, Ryoko Winstanley, Shoan Lo, Thi Bac Nguyen, Aika Sakurai, Yumi Jones, John Farrell, Vanessa Lau Lau, Miyuki Matsuzaki, Hikari Noguchi, Michiko Hyde, Marnie Kwok, Shoso Shimbo, Linda Wati, Sue Healey, Helen Petherick, Karen Thode, Jenny Draddy.
Ceramic Artists: Award Finalists 2024
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Last but not least we would like to thank our volunteers for their hard work and dedication. The success of Wa 2024 is a direct result of their invaluable contribution. Because of their efforts, we were able to offer many exciting events to our visitors, either free or at affordable prices.
We hope they found it rewarding and meaningful to be part of this vibrant international event—connecting with amazing artists, welcoming countless visitors, and collaborating with our dedicated team.
Moreover, we want to emphasize that their impact goes beyond the festival itself. Their contributions have helped lay the foundation for our future goals and dreams.
Our mission is to share the joy of ikebana, which fosters connections between people and nature. Ikebana also brings moments of peace and reflection, which are essential for mental well-being and environmental care.
Thanks to their support, we are confident that we can create a brighter future for ikebana practitioners and offer even more opportunities for new teachers to flourish. Once again, thank you for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to continuing to make a difference together. Please reach out to us to receive your certificate of appreciation.
