Our ikebana exhibition was held on May 21-23, 2026 at the Tantallon Public Library. Exhibitions are always a special time for our students as this is the stage where they can display what they have learned. Each student designed their own arrangement(s) from scratch. They all stepped up to the challenge! It was a great success and we thank everyone who visited us. We hope you enjoyed the ikebana!

We’d like to thank Emma B and Jasmine Z for offering the library’s generous support. We love working with you!

This year, we prepared a hana-guruma 花車 (“flower cart”) as the central piece. The actual cart design hails back from the Heian Period (794-1185). It is an ox-drawn cart used to transport the nobility.

Now, the cart is filled with flowers and transformed into hana-guruma meaning "flower cart”. It represents a traditional motif of elegance, prosperity, and seasonal beauty. The hana-guruma pattern is frequently found in textiles, art, and crafts.

Hana-Guruma Arrangement by Miyako