Maple leaves and Quince

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Maple Leaves and Daffodil

Maple Leaves and Quince
ENJOY!

EARTH DAY 2013

Happy Spring!
It is getting warm and flowers are blooming.
Flowers: Forthesia and Alstroemeria

3/11 The Second Anniversary of the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami

On March 11, 2011, at 2:46 p.m.(the pacific time), the magnitude 9.0 hit the northern part of Japan called Tohoku. It is the second anniversary today. I extend my sympathies and condolences to those who passed away and to the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. 

Today, millions of people all over the world observed a moment of science. Memorial events for helping those who were affected were held all over the world. I couldn’t help thinking about those people’s generosity and kindness. Thank you for taking your time to think about them… 

Although my deed is small,  I would like to dedicate my humble flower arrangement above to them.

 

Bath-Tsugaru Sister City Program

I will be teaching Ikebana as one of the Bath-Tsugaru Sister City Cultural Exchange Programs on March 2, 2013.
Please check more events on the website below:
http://bath-tsugaru.org/2nd-annual-japanese-culture-weekend/
Ikebana Workshop   12:00-1:00 pm
Hampton Inn, 140 Commercial St, Bath
Learn the sculptural Japanese art of flower and plant arranging, and make your own, with instruction from Naomi Ryokufu of Ikebana in Maine. Participants bring their own materials and must pre-register. Limited space available.  FMI or to pre-register 844-0510. Donations accepted.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Ikebana Fall Collection

2012 Ikebana One Man Show at Glickman Family Library, Portland Maine, University of Southern Maine. June 30 - July 31

 

I thank all the staff at the Glickman Library, 

University of Southern Maine.

NEWS

1. IKEBANA IN MAINE presents Ikebana flower arrangement from June 29 to July 31 at the University of Southern Maine Portland Campus Library, Portland Maine, at the 7th floor's glass cases. It is free and open to the public.
2. Portland Adult Education offers one day Ikebana flower arrangement lesson on October 24, from 6-7:30 p.m., at PATHS. Please register in advance and save your seat. For more information, Portland Adult Education website or call (207)775-0432

Pink rose and white star

Peony

EARTH DAY 2012

STAY HEALTHY!
HEALTHY VEGE ARRANGEMENT: PAPRIKA, TOMATO, KALE, ASPARAGAS, LEMON, & GREEN CHILI PAPER.

FIRST ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL FLOWERS FOR VICTIMS OF THE JAPANESE GREAT EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI

On March 11, 2011, the unpresedented Japanese great earthquake and tsunami struck the northern part of Japan. It culminated in the loss of approximately 20,000 people's lives. The flowers I arranged are my humble tribute to all the victims. I also offer my sincerest condolences to victims of the tornados that devastated some areas of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio on March 2, 2012. Pussy willow is a common early spring branch. It tells us hopes that come up from the cold dormacy of winter.

White chrysanthemum is a funeral flower that represents human dignity. The mass represents the spirits of the victims. The branches behind the flowers express ladders to guide them into Heaven

I arranged yellow garbera to cheer the victims up.

Condolences: The Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake

I would like to extend sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to the victims and families of the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake. I would like to dedicate my Ikebana flower arranging to them. I deeply respect all rescue workers and greatly appreciate the support from overseas. I hope they can find recovery means immediately. I have been receiving words and encouragement to the people of Japan from many American friends. I truly appreciate your kindness and thoughtful gestures.

I chose white chrysanthemums for them because they have specific meaning. White chrysanthemums are funeral flowers in Japan. Buddhist alters are covered with them in order to respect one's life. The scent of mums reminds me of buddhist temples and my family shrine. Chrysanthemums also represent Japan's royal family flowers and emblems. Some Japanese people craft a Bonsai's cascade style (kengai style) and dolls (kiku-ningyou) from them.

I added pink carnations to express sympathy to children and young people who lost their life. Many of the victims have not had funerals yet in the midst of the tragedy. I pray for the souls of them.

Peace. Naomi Ryokufu.

(Please click the left bar of University of Southern Maine's donation activities. You can help the victims through them.)

The Two Worlds

"The world is dark and this floating world is a dream "


A. Kurosawa -- Hidden Fortress--

Hyacinths & tulips

Photography: M.A. Killmeier

Floating style

Ikebana Display @ Glickman Family Library, Portland

Ikebana Display @ Glickman Family Library, Portland

Ikebana Display in 2010: Glickman Family Library

This is the third year of Ikebana display at Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Avenue, Portland ME.

7th floor Unum Great Reading Room in August.

Hope you enjoy them.

Spring branches: Flowering Quince

Tips to arrange: The lines of flowering quince are complex but the insert points of the branches are aligned from the right to the left of the frog. To do so, the arrangement becomes a serene atmosphere.

Irises