Mr Bernard Tay

Mr Tay held his first demonstration at the age of 24 and has been asked to demonstrate for at least 1 or 2 major events each year in Singapore, as well as in Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Japan. His memorable demonstrations include:

 

• Demonstration at the Japanese Embassy in Brunei for the ambassador and his guests.
• Ikebana International Fukuoka Chapter demonstration with a Peranakan theme
• Asian Food Channel video which included a demonstration incorporating Japanese produce such as yuzu and konbu(seaweed) in his Ikebana display
• Assistant to Mr. Hiroshi Teshigahara (previous headmaster of Sogetsu School Japan) in Paris and London.

 

Mr. Tay is a qualified RIJI, which is the highest certification from Sogetsu School Japan. His current and former positions include:

• Vice President, Singapore Sogetsu Association (current)
• Former Advisor, Singapore Sogetsu Asocciation
• Former Advisor, Sogetsu Study Group Johor Bahru
• Member, Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135

 

Mr Tay’s further credentials include:

• Winning Silver and 2nd prize in the (Standing) Ikebana  Section for the 20th World Orchid Competition in 2011
• Conducting Sogetsu Workshops in Singapore and Malaysia
• Invited to create large-scale ikebana displays, including that of the Japanese Emperor’s Birthday celebration.