The biennial exhibition is held to showcase Ikebana works of prominent artists as well as domestic and international students

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, with a history of more than 600 years. Ikenobo is the oldest and largest school of Ikebana

Vietnam is the sole foreign country participating in this year’s event

The arrangement of Le Dieu Ngoc Linh uses the traditional conical hat as the main ornament to reflect the beauty of Vietnamese women

Work of Do Vy Anh is a combination of crane flower with a black vase and red steel wires

The five-day exhibition features hundreds of flower works, including those arranged by members of the Ikenobo family, especially the 45th headmaster Ikenobo