Francisca of “Japanese cultural association Kizuna” gave a 40-minute presentation on the history and cultural significance of kimono, fully engaging the audience and maximizing their interest.
We then selected two participants from the audience by playing rock–paper–scissors who wished to wear a furisode, and conducted a live dressing demonstration.
The event became a heartfelt cultural exchange, bringing Spanish guests and Japanese culture together as one.
Creating Ikebana is such a beautiful experience. In Japanese flower art, it’s not only about flowers, but also about balance,space and harmony with nature. Every arrangement is unique and reflects a quiet moment of creativity and maindfulness.
Daikan is one of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and marks the coldest period of the year.
It usually falls between around January 20 and February 3, positioned just before the next solar term, Risshun (the Beginning of Spring).
As the final of the twenty-four solar terms, Daikan signifies the moment when the cold reaches its extreme and the transition to the next season is about to begin. It is not merely a reference to low temperatures, but a time that symbolizes nature entering a deep stillness, quietly preparing within for the next cycle.
The earth is covered in snow and ice, and life appears to have come to a standstill. Yet when I turned my attention to the garden, I saw plum, quince, witch hazel, and camellia quietly beginning to bud. It made me feel that spring might arrive very soon, filling me with a sense of anticipation and quiet excitement.
Using these seasonal flowers, we created an ikebana arrangement to reflect the subtle presence of Daikan.
