Always exciting to watch, Tuan Tran opened the new season with Aratame School ikebana. A native of Viet Nam, Tuan has lived and worked in the Bay Area for three decades and has pursued his love of nature through ikebana for nearly 20 years. Known for his spectacular use of diverse materials, he is much sought after as a performer. His work has appeared frequently in major public venues as well as for Ikebana International. He is an officer of Aratame Ryu and an active volunteer for several Bay Area organizations.