In 1927, when everybody believed practicing ikebana meant following established forms, Sofu Teshigahara recognized Ikebana as a creative art and founded the Sogetsu School. His philosophy is that anyone can enjoy Sogetsu Ikebana anytime, anywhere, using any material. One can place Sogetsu Ikebana at the door, in the living room or on the kitchen table. Sogetsu Ikebana suits any kind of space, Japanese or Western and enhances its ambience.
There are forty-seven local branches in Japan as well as some hundred branches overseas. These local branches hold exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations.
While the headquarters of Sogetsu Ikebana are celebrating 80th anniversary this year, Sogetsu School of Ikebana in New Delhi is celebrating 40th anniversary of their establishment.
Master Yoka Hosono has been specially dispatched to hold demonstrations and workshops in New Delhi and Mumbai. Master Hosono held demonstrations and workshops last year in Australia.
H.E. Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, wife of Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India had graced the Ikebana Demonstration in New Delhi as the Chief Guest.
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