A masterclass on the Japanese art of ikebana was held in Ashgabat, aimed at developing cultural ties and strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan.

The event took place at the ‘Goşmaca we Üznüksiz Bilim’ training centre at the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan. It was attended by Mrs Mikako Sasaki, the wife of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan, representatives of the diplomatic mission and the university’s management.

During the masterclass, Mrs Mikako Sasaki introduced the participants to the basics of ikebana, the specifics of creating floral arrangements and the principles of this traditional art form. The guests were then able to create their own arrangements, applying the knowledge they had gained.

Ikebana forms part of Japan’s cultural heritage and reflects traditional notions of beauty, harmony and the unity of humankind with nature.