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Welcome to Ikebana Switzerland, your central landing page for all activities related to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, in Switzerland.
Represented on this page are the three Ikebana International (I.I.) chapters in Switzerland. I.I. is an international non-profit organisation based in Japan. The Geneva, Zurich and Basel chapters offer members and interested parties a platform to get to know each other and network, and to participate in exciting and interesting workshops and events. Also represented are various schools as well as individuals who practice and teach ikebana.
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We look forward to your visit and are happy to receive your feedback and answer any questions you may have.
What is ikebana?
Ikebana (生け花) is the Japanese art of arranging flowers. Translated it means "living flowers". The meditative form of ikebana is called kadō (華道 "Path of Flowers"). Practitioners both teachers and their students of kadō are called kadōka (華道家).
In ikebana, flowers and twigs are arranged in vessels such as bowls, vases, cylinders and others. Ikebana is not just about placing flowers, it means more:
- learning
- contemplating
- resting
- rejoicing in the beauty of nature
- taking time to create a living piece of art
- creating something new again and again
- growing further
- cultivating friendship through flowers
An ikebana arrangement is a work of art inspired by nature. Harmony is the soul of an arrangement that radiates tranquility and inspires contemplation. The natural beginning is expressed as well as the passing away. Ikebana is a path. Eternity is foreign to the Japanese art of flower arranging, for nature and life are subject to constant change.
The art of ikebana is always evolving. Modern, sometimes very abstract arrangements have their place just as much as traditional forms that have amazed the viewer for over a thousand years. The different schools of ikebana cultivate different styles, but the basics of ikebana art are the same everywhere.
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Fantasy Basel
Fantasy Basel – The Swiss Comic Con is the largest convention for pop culture in Switzerland. This fair takes place from 18–20 May 2022 in the halls of Messe Basel. Creative makers and fans celebrate the fascination of creativity and imagination togeth...Read more
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I.I. 3-Chapters Exhibition
In cooperation with the Japanese Embassy, the three Swiss chapters of Ikebana International will show flower arrangements of the Ikebana schools: Kagei Adachi-ryu, Ikenobo, Kaden-ryu, Misho-ryu, Ohara-ryu and Sogetsu-ryu in a joint exhibition. Admissio...Read more
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I.I. 3-Chapters Congress 2024
The Ikebana International 3-Chapters Congress will take place in Interlaken on 7-9 June 2024. It will offer three workshops with different Ikebana schools, with lunch. Programme: one exhibition with the created arrangements, one excursion in the area o...Read more
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VitraHaus spring demonstration
The start of spring is one of the most beautiful times on the Vitra Campus thanks to the cherry blossoms. The cherry trees on the Vitra Campus around the conference pavilion by Ando Tadao are part of the Japanese architect’s building concept and ...Read more
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Giardina 2023
Giardina, held in Zurich, is one of Europe’s leading indoor events for all things garden-related. At the start of spring, the biggest names in the industry present products, creative solutions, and future trends in garden design on around 30,000 m2 of ...Read more
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Sogetsu Branch Switzerland Exhibtion
The Sogetsu Branch Switzerland held an Ikebana exhibition with the title “Vents glacés” from 20-22 January 2023 close to Geneva. For photos see here instagram.com/p/CoDUofXo3pM/ Location: Sarasin Farm chemin Edouard-Sarain 47 1218 Grand-Sac...Read more
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Isamu Noguchi Exhibition
The Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern dedicated a retrospective to the designer Isamu Noguchi from 23 September 2022 to 8 January 2023. Isamu Noguchi is one of the most experimental artists of the 20th century. For Teshigahara Sofu (Sogetsu School), Noguchi de...Read more
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Mishō-ryū workshops
On select Saturdays throughout the year, the Mishō-ryū Chapter offers special workshops in Sissach. Each workshop will be held on a seasonal theme. The workshops are open to participants with and without previous experience. Individual workshops or all...Read more
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Ikenobo Swiss Central Chapter courses
The Ikenobo Swiss Central Chapter offers courses to beginners, advanced and diploma candidates. On offer are: – Saturday Seminars at the Bruder Klaus Parish Center in Bern – Introductory courses at the garden center Wyss – Courses at ...Read more
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Saga Go-ryū Workshop with Els Schnabel
The workshop with Els Schnabel from the Saga Go-ryū School from Kyoto took place on September 23, 2022 in Dürnten near Zurich. Shōgonka was arranged in the morning and Moribana in the afternoon. Date and time: Friday, September 23, 2022 Workshop Part 1...Read more
Calendar
The calendar shows you ikebana activities throughout the country and the «Dreiländereck». Contact us if you would like to add an event to it.
Events in Switzerland and the "Dreiländereck"
Other News
Here is a selection of other events in Switzerland relating to Japanese culture. If you would like to add one, please contact us.
Further events are listed at Swiss-Japanese Society and Deutsch-Japanische Gesellschaft Freundeskreis Nagai-Bad Säckingen.
Convention "Fantasy Basel"
Basel, 18 - 20 May 2023
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Exhibition "Moyogi Bonsai & Suiseki"
Reinach, 10 - 11 June 2023
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Course "Japanese Tea Ceremony"
Riehen, 17 June 2023
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Course "Japanese Tea Ceremony"
Riehen, 24 June 2023
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16th International Bonsai Fair
Langenthal, 9 - 10 September 2023
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Fair "Mineral Days 2023": Suiseki & Bonsai
Basel, 3 - 4 December 2023
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Exhibition "Enlightened: The Realm of the Buddhas"
Museum der Kulturen Basel, 20 November 2020 - 28 April 2024
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I.I. 3-Chapters Congress
Hotel Artos, Interlaken, 7 - 9 June 2024