We were so fortunately to have seven Chinese Florists from the Chinese Floral Arts foundation in Taipei, Taiwan to visit Los Angeles, California in late April. They stayed ten days and arrived the evening of April 29, the group was led by Master Li Shu Li and members were Julia Wang, Tina Lee, Lily Tseng, Virginia Chiao, Wen-Li Lin and Chin Er Tseng. This time they were invited by the Huntington Library for three days lecture and classes. However, they also were invited by various organizations to share their talents with all the new and old friends. The activities as follow:
4/30 - LA 18 Television Program interviewed by Juliette Zhuo
5/2 - Five large displays at Macys' of Lake Ave. in Pasadena along with Lalique glass sculptures
- 25 pieces of glamours and exotic traditional Chinese flower arrangements exhibited at the Banta Hall of the Botanical Center of the Huntington Library
5/3 - Flower Talk and Tea Ceremony at the Jasmine Cafe in San Marino
5/4 - Introduction of the Chinese Floral Arrangements at TBWTV
5/5 - Lecture at the Pacific Asia Museum
5/6 - 5/8 Lecture and two hands on classes at the Huntington Library
5/6 - 5/10 15 pieces floral arrangements displayed at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
This was the third time the Chinese Floral Arts have been introduced to the Southern California within the last four years. In 2005, Master Li had two lectures and classes offered at the Huntington. In 2008, 16 Chinese Florists decorated the Chinese Garden of the Huntington Library with 35 large arrangements when it was opened in February. We are certain we will see more of such beautiful displays in the near future.
