The Melbourne Chapter of Ikebana International provided two large works for the Hiroshima Peace Day Service at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne. The service was held on Sunday 5th August and Trish Ward, I.I.President lit the Hiroshima Peace Candle. Mr Yoshimitsu Kawata, Deputy Consul-General of Japan, and his wife were present and Mr Kawata delivered the Message of Peace. This year marked 74th Anniversary of bombing of Hiroshima where.140,000 people perished. 74 small candles were provided which people were encouraged to light during the service. All speeches contained the same message that we will work towards a future without weapons of mass destruction.
This year the ikebana arrangements were made by members of the Ohara and the Ichiyo Schools
This large arrangement in front of the pulpit, of blossom branches, chrysanthemum and dancing lady orchid was made by the Ohara members.
The second arrangement, placed in front of the lectern, was created by the Ichiyo members of the Chapter. They have used large monstera leaves and a mixture of Australian native and exotic flowers.
The Deputy Consul-General Mr Kawata and Mrs Kawata.
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