2024 Free First Thursday April: History of Tea Ceremony (Learn the Essence of the Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony from Historical Viewpoint)NEW

Kyoko Matsuda, representing the Omotesenke style, will deliver a lecture on the Japanese tea ceremony on April 4th. Kyoko and her group have been demonstrating the Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Shoseian for many years. Attendees are invited to learn about the essence of the Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony from historical and philosophical viewpoints.

*This lecture will be held in the community room, and traditional matcha tea will not be served.

Chanoyu, which attained greatness under Sen no Rikyu, it a tradition that has been handed down for over 400 years. Omotesenke-ryu is a Seattle-based group that practices this long lineage, and their presentation at Seattle Japanese Garden is "a communication of the minds of host and guests through the enjoyment of delicious tea together."

Join us on Thursday, April 4, 4pm - 5:30pm (*Subject to Change) in the Tateuchi Community Room for a lecture and demonstration with Kyoko Matsuda.

Entry to the garden is FREE a whole day from noon to closing for Free First Thursday.

Date
April 4, 2024

Time
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Location
Seattle Japanese Garden