San Diego Botanic Garden will be celebrating the art of Asian horticulture with outstanding displays, lectures, and demonstrations.
The La Jolla Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will have floral arrangements created by members of this school, led by Sensi Yaeko Ohta who has been the backbone of this organization for 30 years. The Ikebana art form can be traced back to the mid-sixth century when Buddhism was introduced to Japan. Monks would create arrangements to be placed in temples. The Ohara School was one of the earliest of the 60+ schools of Ikebana, now spread throughout the world.
Complimenting this diplay will be a Bonsai Show in the Walled Garden featuring styles of bonsai from Japan, China, Vietnam, and the West. There will be displays of Tray Landscape, Saikei, Kusamono, Penjing, Hon Non Bo, Suiseki, and Scholar Rocks. The organization supporting the display is Bonsai and Beyond, whose members study all the above art forms.
On Saturday, at 11:30 am, Namie Lin will perform Chinese Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony which originated in Taiwan. On Sunday, the Shokenji Taiko, a Japanese style drumming group from the Vista Buddhist Temple, will perform at 2 pm.
Experts with international recognition will be available all weekend at both exhibits to answer questions and give lectures and demonstrations.
Admission: Free with membership, general admission:
Adults $12
Seniors, students, active military $8
Children ages 3-12 $6
Members; children ages 2 & under free
Parking $2 (4 or more per car, free)
Dates and Times:
Saturday, April 16 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 17 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
For more information, please call: (760) 436-3036 or visit: www.sdbgarden.org
The La Jolla Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will have floral arrangements created by members of this school, led by Sensi Yaeko Ohta who has been the backbone of this organization for 30 years. The Ikebana art form can be traced back to the mid-sixth century when Buddhism was introduced to Japan. Monks would create arrangements to be placed in temples. The Ohara School was one of the earliest of the 60+ schools of Ikebana, now spread throughout the world.
Complimenting this diplay will be a Bonsai Show in the Walled Garden featuring styles of bonsai from Japan, China, Vietnam, and the West. There will be displays of Tray Landscape, Saikei, Kusamono, Penjing, Hon Non Bo, Suiseki, and Scholar Rocks. The organization supporting the display is Bonsai and Beyond, whose members study all the above art forms.
On Saturday, at 11:30 am, Namie Lin will perform Chinese Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony which originated in Taiwan. On Sunday, the Shokenji Taiko, a Japanese style drumming group from the Vista Buddhist Temple, will perform at 2 pm.
Experts with international recognition will be available all weekend at both exhibits to answer questions and give lectures and demonstrations.
Admission: Free with membership, general admission:
Adults $12
Seniors, students, active military $8
Children ages 3-12 $6
Members; children ages 2 & under free
Parking $2 (4 or more per car, free)
Dates and Times:
Saturday, April 16 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 17 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
For more information, please call: (760) 436-3036 or visit: www.sdbgarden.org
