Professor Kieu at Wa Opening

We are pleased to announce that Dr Tien Kieu, Member of the Victorian Parliament will be attending the opening ceremony of Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival. Other special guests include City of Yarra Councillor Daniel Nguyen, Wadaiko Rindo, and Trish Nicholls (Ikebana International). https://www.t...

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Ikebana Conference at Wa: Ikebana Festival

International Society of Ikebana Studies, Regular Conference, September 2019  Shoso Shimbo, PhD will talk about the rise of free style ikebana in 1920's as part of Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival. When: 9 am, 1 September 2019 Where: Rosina Auditorium, Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=534663& Influence...

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Where is Wa?

   Where is Wa? The Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Exhibition will be at the Rosina Auditorium of the Abbotsford Convent at Abbotsford. There are many buildings onsite and here is a video to help you to find us on the day! Wa: Ikebana Festival 31 August - 1 September 2019 (Sat- Sun) There will be exhibition, artists talks, onstage ikebana demonstration and workshops for both adults and kids! https://waikebana.blogspot.com/p/program.html And...

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Can I get discount? Workshop at Wa

Ikebana Workshops for Beginners 1-5pm, Saturday 31 August 2019 - Ichiyo School 10am-5pm, Sunday 1 September 2019 - Sogetsu School Shoso Shimbo Group Duration: 50 min Venue: Yellow Room, Rosina (Yellow Room is next to Rosina Auditorium) Fee: $35 per person. Father's Day Special ($60 for 2) &...

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Sold Out - Ikebana Demonstration

Ikebana Demonstration at Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival was sold out. If you could not obtain a ticket online, you may watch the demo standing (no seat available on the day) for free of charge. First 200 visitors only. Please follow advice from our floor managing staff. Your safety is our first priority....

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Wa on 3MBS Radio

Shoto Duke gave a funtastic interview about Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival at 3MBS radio, one of Melbourne's most popular radio stations. http://bit.ly/3MBSikebana19 The interview starts at the 43min 14seconds. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke:...

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Please Help Us!

Links to our Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival’s website have been repeatedly blocked by Facebook as a result of anonymous false accusations. However, it may be possible for true Ikebana lovers to unite and work together against this nasty behaviour. If you think that this kind of dirty behaviour...

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Melbourne Ikebana Festival on Media

1. Melbourne Ikebana Festival will be featured in Arts Weekly in 3MBS at 10am on Saturday 17 August 2019. 3MBS is one of Melbourne's most popular radio stations.  https://3mbs.org.au 2. Melbourne Ikebana Festival was listed in the events page in Dengon Net, August edition. Dengon Net is...

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Ikebana Workshop on Father's Day

How about an Ikebana workshop with your father on Father's Day? Father's Day special ticket ($60 for 2) and family ticket ($100 for 4) are available. http://bit.ly/IkebanaConvent http://bit.ly/ikebanakids...

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Ikebana Workshop at Melbourne Ikebana Festival

Ikebana Workshops for Beginners 1-5pm, Saturday 31 August 2019 - Ichiyo School 10am-5pm, Sunday 1 September 2019 - Sogetsu School Shoso Shimbo Group Duration: 50 min Venue: Yellow Room, Rosina (Yellow Room is next to Rosina Auditorium) Fee: $35 per person Booking: http://bit.ly/IkebanaConvent Ikebana...

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Wadaiko Rindo at Wa

Wadaiko Rindo is coming to Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival! Free. About 10:45 am, Saturday 31 August, Rosina, Abbotsford Convent. Another international artists!https://wadaikorindo....

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Programs & Booking Updates

Event Details Wa: Ikebana Exhibition (Free)  Curator: Rachel Iampolski　 11am - 5pm, Saturday 31 August 2019 10am - 5pm, Sunday 1 September 2019 Rosina Auditorium, Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne https://abbotsfordconvent.com.au/visit/visitor-information Wa: Ikebana Exhibition Opening...

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