Moe Ito, left, and Minaho Yoneta, exchange students from Campbell River’s Japanese sister city, Ishikari, enjoy carving pumpkins.

Moe Ito, left, and Minaho Yoneta, exchange students from Campbell River’s Japanese sister city, Ishikari, enjoy carving pumpkins.

Pumpkebana

Canada’s pumpkin carving Halloween tradition combined with the art of Ikebana

Canada’s pumpkin carving Halloween tradition combined with the art of Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) last Saturday afternoon at Campbell River Common. The event was attended by exchange students in Campbell River. Moe Ito, left, and Minaho Yoneta, exchange students from Campbell River’s Japanese sister city, Ishikari, enjoy carving pumpkins.

Campbell River Mirror