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ONCE AGAIN, Jamaica has been highlighted by the exquisite floral artistry and our distinctive plant material at the recent prestigious eighth World Flower Show in Yokohama Japan.
Two members of the Jamaica Floral Art Association Mrs. Marjory Haughton and Mrs. Cecily Tobish participated in the show by mounting Jamaica's honorary exhibit. Jamaica was one of the 30 or more countries participating in the show.
Gold sprayed coconuts and fan palms, driftwood and twisted vines formed the outline of the Jamaican exhibit. Pink, lavender and white dendrobium orchids sprayed out from several sea fans in the centre of the design. Pink and Obaki anthuriums, created a diagonal line, interspersed with birds nest fern, palm spathes and arching sanseveria, ending at the base of the design where a fruited pink ornamental pineapple plant and a bunch of gilded coconuts complete with "brushes" and spathes created the final touch of elegance.
STUNNING SHOWPIECE
Jamaica's stunning showpiece contrasted greatly with some of the bold, stark and abstract designs from the European countries, the delicate intricate designs of Japan and some of the tropical exhibits, including one from Kenya, which incorporated dried heliconia leaves decorated with white polka dots.
Three other members attended the general assembly, Mrs Rose Henry as the delegate and Mrs. Anne Ramsay and Mrs. Christine Martin as observers.
The Jamaica Panel of Judges of Floral Art & Horticulture and the St. Andrew Flower Arrangement and Garden Club have been jointly affiliated with the World Association of Flower Arrangers since it's inception in 1981 and have participated in shows around the world every three years. Recently, the JHS Flower Arrangers Group became part of the Jamaica Floral Art Association.
Altogether a group of 20 Jamaicans visited the show. They attended floral demonstrations, lectures and seminars a trade fair and a gala banquet. Tours of beautiful Japanese gardens, places of interest, not to mention enjoying the culture, congeniality and hospitality of the hosts and the Japanese people in general added up to a most enjoyable stay in the country.
Catherine Glasspole,
President JFAA
