Ikebana Cebu Chapter Now 40 Years

Ikebana International Cebu Chapter 145 incooperation with SM City Cebu, celebrated its Ruby Anniversary (40 years of existence) with a Pasundayag – an exhibit of varied flower arrangements. The three-day exhibit of beautiful and meaningful flower arrangements plus the presentation of prized collections was held at the Atrium C of SM City Cebu last month.

Guest of honor during opening day was Japanese Consul Toshio Okajima. He was assisted by Margie Sy – Cebu, Evangeline Chang – Manila, Zenaida de los Santos – Davao and Wancy Jumarea – Cagayan de Oro. Garbed in their elegant ruby red gowns (some wore red Maria Clara-inspired outfits and others in ternos – the ladies showed us their respective flower arrangements.

Ikebana – Cebu Chapter’s officers are: Margie Sy – president, Edith Caseñas – 1st vice president, Juliet Basa – 2nd vice president and recording secretary, Gemma Castro – treasurer, Norma Sanchez – corresponding secretary and Asian liaison officer. Members of the board are: Zelia Borromeo, Corito Abalos, Mariter Klepp and Helen Yap. Adviser is Carmen Go.

French Summer Classes in Cebu

From Alice Gauny comes this interesting news that Alliance Francaise de Cebu is offering a set of classes for summer session, from April 12 to May 17, 2010, ages from 4 to 99.

The association will be holding everyday classes for kids, teens, intensive classes for adults…which you certainly will find what you need to suit your budget.

Yes, this is a recipe for a perfect summer with Alliance Francaise de Cebu: mix learning French and fun, add some spices with French music, videos, movies and sprinkle final toppings with French cooking initiation workshop! For further info, please call 232-1311.