IHM-Hyderabad’s flower arrangement competition showcases artistic excellence

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the competition introduced a professional category, welcoming skilled florists and professionals from leading hotels

Hyderabad: The Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad (IHM-Hyderabad), a central government institute under the Ministry of Tourism, transformed into a floral wonderland as it hosted the much-anticipated Intra-Collegiate Flower Arrangement Competition.

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the competition introduced a professional category, welcoming skilled florists and professionals from leading hotels. Their exquisite arrangements not only elevated the competition but also served as an inspiration to budding hospitality enthusiasts, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry standards, a press release said.

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The event saw enthusiastic participation from students across Hyderabad, including from other premier institutes such as the Culinary Academy of India, Regency College of Culinary Arts & Hotel Management, Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, and Chennai’s Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management.

Participants showcased their artistic prowess across multiple categories, Freestyle, Flower Decoration, Ikebana, and Bouquet Making, with each creation judged on creativity, colour harmony, and presentation.

The panel of industry experts included A Vineetha Sunil Kumar, a distinguished Ikebana Master, Sukanya Reddy, and other renowned professionals. The judges meticulously evaluated each entry, applauding participants for their exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and keen attention to detail.