A meeting of the Association of
Spouses of Heads of Diplomatic Missions Malaysia (SOHOM) was held on 18
September at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence. Taking the occasion,
two of the Japanese traditional culture, Kodo and Ikebana, was
introduced.
Kodo, the incense appreciation, was demonstrated by Master Hakko
Shigetomo of Senzan- goryu. Later, the participants were enjoying the
fragrance by each holding the incense burner. An introduction of
Ikebana followed, and by having the spouse of a Japanese embassy
official as a teacher, two of the participants actually tried the
Moribana style of Sogetsu school. The occasion turned out to be
impressive and enjoyable.
 
Participants enjoying the fragrance of incense
Participants challenging their first Ikebana
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