Japanese Flower Exhibition - "Sessa Takuma"
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Date and Time
- Sat, Oct 4, 2025 - Sun, Oct 5, 2025 10am - 5pm
Location
Boulder Public Library District
1001 Arapahoe Blvd
Details
Sessa Takuma Japanese Flower Exhibition
Sessa Takuma 切磋琢磨 “Polish stone to bring out natural beauty”.
We invite you to come and enjoy this celebration of Japanese Flower Arrangements on October 4 and 5. The Japanese yojijukugo (idiom) Sessa Takuma means to improve by polishing each other to bring out your natural beauty and encourage each other. Focus on the community of ideas we share through flowers so we can learn and grow. Over 50 beautiful ikebana creations will highlight the season and inspire you in the Canyon Gallery. Also featured on display will be Edo Period Scrolls and Art works from Japan. All events are Free including the movie presentation.
Join us on Friday Evening, October 3, at 5:30 pm for a special screening of the movie Hana Ikusa (Flower and Sword) with English Subtitles in the Auditorium.
Saturday, October 4, at 2:00 PM will be an ikebana demonstration followed by a tea ceremony gathering at 3:00 PM.
Sunday, October 5, at 2:00 PM Encore presentation of the Hana Ikusa Movie.
Presented by the Official Colorado Chapter of the Ikenobo Society of America, The Boulder Library District, Toei Company, Japan Foundation Los Angeles, and The Iwaya Fund. www.ikebanaikenobokado.com