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Stafford House College
hosted a rare and
elegant tribute to an oriental art which helped inspire fresh decorative
ideas for Christmas. Rani Innes, Vice Principal at
Stafford House College
gave a two-hour
introductory lecture and hands-on personal instruction seminar in the
traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, Ikebana.
Rani Innes initially studied English literature before travelling and
teaching extensively in Japan, India and the UK. She holds an international
license as an Ikebana instructor which she studied for over 10 years in
Japan. The event is being held to celebrate the arrival of the festive
season and for anyone interested in learning new ways of flower arrangements
and decoration for Christmas and New Year.
Quote: 'I have always been interested in flowers which are used in my
culture too, like in Japan, for religious ceremonies in temples and homes,
as well as to brighten up rooms. And equally importantly, their symbolic
significance universally, whether to convey messages or to mark occasions'.
The lecture theatre at
Stafford House College
was almost packed
for the unique cultural insight into the Japanese art of flower arrangement.
Attendees included students, staff, people from the local area and professional
florists.
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