The Consul-General’s Commendation to Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar, Ms. Renu Saraf and Ms. Harsha Hinduja (The Promotion of Japanese Culture; Ikebana and Bonsai)
2021/2/23
Consul-General Harada awarded the Consul-General’s Commendation(※) to Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar, Ms. Renu Saraf and Ms. Harsha Hinduja who have worked to spread Japanese culture (Ikebana and Bonsai) in India and have contributed to the mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and India.
We hope that they will continue to play an important role in the development of Japan-India relations in the future.
Recipients and Reasons for the Commendation( * Listed in Chronological order)
1. Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar – President, Ikenobo School of Ikebana Pune Chapter (Awarded 26 January, 2021)
Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar started the Ikenobo School of Ikebana Pune Chapter in 1994, and she has contributed to the spread of Japanese culture (Ikebana) as its president for a long time.
2. Ms. Renu Saraf – President, Mumbai Sogetsu Ikebana Branch (Awarded 13 February, 2021)
Ms. Renu Saraf has been teaching Ikebana at the Sogetsu Ikebana Mumbai Branch for the past 16 years and has been leading the Mumbai Sogetsu Ikebana Branch as President since 2019. She has contributed to the spread of Japanese culture (Ikebana) for a long time.
3. Ms. Harsha Hinduja – Vice President, Bombay Chapter of Ikebana International; President, India Friendship Bonsai Society (Awarded 14 February, 2021)
Ms.Harsha Hinduja was appointed Vice-President of the Bombay Chapter of Ikebana International in 2007, and President of the India Friendship Bonsai Society Mumbai Chapter in 2008. She has contributed to the spread of Japanese culture (Ikenaba and Bonsai) for a long time.
(※)
The Consul-General’s Commendation is given to recognize individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to the friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and India.
Photographs of the ceremony
1. Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar (Online Ceremony)
Ms.Shailaja R. Divekar receiving the commendation
Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar
Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar with her husband
2. Ms. Renu Saraf
Ms.Renu Saraf receiving the commendation
Ms. Renu Saraf with her students
Ms. Renu Saraf with her family
Ms.Renu Saraf with Consul-General and Consulate staff
3. Ms. Harsha Hinduja
Ms. Harsha Hinduja receiving the commendation
Ms. Harsha Hinduja giving her acceptance
Ms. Harsha Hinduja and Mr. Ashok Hinduja exchanging pleasantries with Consul-General Harada (Left: Mr. Ashok Hinduja who received the Consul-General’s Commendation on the same day)
Ms.Harsha Hinduja with her son Shom Hinduja and husband, Ashok Hinduja along with the Japanese Consul General
We hope that they will continue to play an important role in the development of Japan-India relations in the future.
Recipients and Reasons for the Commendation( * Listed in Chronological order)
1. Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar – President, Ikenobo School of Ikebana Pune Chapter (Awarded 26 January, 2021)
Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar started the Ikenobo School of Ikebana Pune Chapter in 1994, and she has contributed to the spread of Japanese culture (Ikebana) as its president for a long time.
2. Ms. Renu Saraf – President, Mumbai Sogetsu Ikebana Branch (Awarded 13 February, 2021)
Ms. Renu Saraf has been teaching Ikebana at the Sogetsu Ikebana Mumbai Branch for the past 16 years and has been leading the Mumbai Sogetsu Ikebana Branch as President since 2019. She has contributed to the spread of Japanese culture (Ikebana) for a long time.
3. Ms. Harsha Hinduja – Vice President, Bombay Chapter of Ikebana International; President, India Friendship Bonsai Society (Awarded 14 February, 2021)
Ms.Harsha Hinduja was appointed Vice-President of the Bombay Chapter of Ikebana International in 2007, and President of the India Friendship Bonsai Society Mumbai Chapter in 2008. She has contributed to the spread of Japanese culture (Ikenaba and Bonsai) for a long time.
(※)
The Consul-General’s Commendation is given to recognize individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to the friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and India.
Photographs of the ceremony
1. Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar (Online Ceremony)
Ms.Shailaja R. Divekar receiving the commendation
Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar
Ms. Shailaja R. Divekar with her husband
2. Ms. Renu Saraf
Ms.Renu Saraf receiving the commendation
Ms. Renu Saraf with her students
Ms. Renu Saraf with her family
Ms.Renu Saraf with Consul-General and Consulate staff
3. Ms. Harsha Hinduja
Ms. Harsha Hinduja receiving the commendation
Ms. Harsha Hinduja giving her acceptance
Ms. Harsha Hinduja and Mr. Ashok Hinduja exchanging pleasantries with Consul-General Harada (Left: Mr. Ashok Hinduja who received the Consul-General’s Commendation on the same day)
Ms.Harsha Hinduja with her son Shom Hinduja and husband, Ashok Hinduja along with the Japanese Consul General