GATE OF WONDER

Gala Dinner & Demonstration · LIMITED SEATING

29-30 January 2027 · Kurashiki, Japan

Connecting and Unlocking the Future

A quarter of a century has passed since the historic 2002 Interflora World Cup. In 2027, we will celebrate a major milestone: the 25th anniversary of this prestigious competition. To revive the passion and inspiration of that unforgettable time, five world-class floral artists will gather in Kurashiki, Japan.

■ Featured Artists

2002 Interflora World Cup (Floriade) 
🏆 1st Place Per Benjamin (🇸🇪 Sweden) 
🥈 2nd Place Park Yu-Cheon (🇰🇷 South Korea)
🥉 3rd Place Max Van de Sluis (🇳🇱 Netherlands)
🥉 3rd Place / Event Host Yoko Takahashi (🇯🇵 Japan, Kurashiki)
✨ Special Guest 

2019 Interflora World Cup (Philadelphia)
🥇 1st Place Bart Hassam (🇦🇺 Australia)

This is a rare opportunity in Japan to witness world-class floral artistry up close!

Event Details

【Day 1】Gala Dinner Demonstration

📅 Date｜Friday, January 29, 2027 

🕔 Time｜17:00 – 20:00 (Reception opens at 16:30) 

📍 Venue｜Kurashiki Ivy Square, "Emerald Hall" 

🗺 Address｜7-2 Honmachi, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan

【Day 2】Special Workshops

📅 Date｜Saturday, January 30, 2027

🕔 Time｜10:00 – 17:00 (Reception opens at 9:30)

📍 Venue｜愛美赤煉瓦館 （倉敷アイビースクエア內）

💐 Instructors｜Per Benjamin & Max Van de Sluis

Registration

This event will be a formal, seated course dinner. Since seating is limited, registration will close as soon as the venue reaches full capacity.