IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL

Ikebana International is a non-profit, cultural organization dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The late Ellen Gordon Allen founded the organization in 1956 to promote friendship among the peoples of the world through their mutual love of nature and enjoyment of ikebana. Today, there are chapters of Ikebana International in over 50 countries with a membership of approximately 10,000 persons.

The headquarters of Ikebana International is in Tokyo, Japan.  Every five years, it sponsors an international conference for members from all over the world. The 9th World Convention was held in Tokyo, Japan in October 27-30, 2006. It also sponsors regional conferences in different locations. The next North American regional conference will be held May 11-15, 2008 in Monterey, California.  To learn more about this dynamic organization, visit the website of Ikebana International.

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