60 Years of Sogetsu: Blooms Beyond Time
Charity Events Calendar 2026
in aid of CLUB RAINBOW (SINGAPORE)
2026 marks a meaningful milestone for the Singapore Sogetsu Association (SSA) as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary – honouring six decades of artistry, friendship, and giving back to the community.
1. GALA DINNER WITH DEMONSTRATION BY IEMOTO AKANE TESHIGAHARA
60th Anniversary Charity Gala Dinner
18 July, 2026
Shangri-La Hotel, Island B Ballroom
5.30pm to 10:00pm
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to watch an ikebana demonstration by Iemoto Akane Teshigahara in Singapore, with wonderful food to boot! All members of the public are welcome.
PRICING (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE)
S$5,080/ $3,880 per table of 10
S$508/ $388 per pax
2. IKEBANA MASTERCLASSES BY IEMOTO AKANE TESHIGAHARA
60th Anniversary Charity Workshop*
16 July, 2026
The Japanese Association
Morning Session: 10.30am (FULLY BOOKED)
Afternoon Session: 2:30pm (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE)
PRICING
S$250 per person
Members & overseas Sogetsu branch associations only, Sogetsu Textbook 3 minimum
Fee includes flowers & materials, and light refreshments
*Note: Workshop slots are limited to 50 participants per session, so please reserve early to avoid disappointment.
3. CHARITY EXHIBITIONS
60 Years of Sogetsu: Blooms Beyond Time
Two ikebana exhibitions will be held at Gardens by the Bay and Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City respectively. (FULLY BOOKED)
Gardens By The Bay
23 May - 1 June, 2026
Ngee Ann City, Takashimaya
14 - 23 August, 2026
4. Diamond Jubilee Coffee Table Book
Photo feature for Diamond Jubilee Coffee Table Book
Annual Publication of SSA Members' Ikebana Works (FULLY BOOKED)
This year, proceeds from SSA's 60th anniversary events will support Club Rainbow (Singapore).*
Established in 1992, Club Rainbow (Singapore) is a non-profit organisation and registered charity dedicated to supporting and empowering children with chronic illnesses including those with special needs and disabilities from infancy to young adulthood.
Serving more than 1,200 children who often require long term medical care and therapy, Club Rainbow adopts a holistic approach through core areas of support including social work, therapy intervention, educational support, arts development and vocational development, partnering children and their families to live with dignity and achieve their full potential as active contributors to society.
Find out more at www.clubrainbow.org.
*35% of the total gross proceeds received are expected to be used to fund the expenses incurred for the fundraising drive.
