2023 International Tea Exhibit (Featuring Authentic Tea Ceremonies & Presentation from Japan, Chinese, Korean..) Japanese Tea Ceremony, Kimono Show..NEW
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Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden - Ro Ho EnPhoenix, AZ 85003
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International Tea Exhibit. Join us for a new multi-cultural event celebrating the art of tea at the International Tea Exhibit hosted by the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.
Tea lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike are invited to experience an immersive and educational event featuring authentic tea ceremonies and presentations from Japan, Korea, and China, alongside local tea vendors with unique tea selections!
In addition to the traditional tea ceremonies, the exhibit will feature stage performances including cultural costumes, fashion shows and dances. Explore the history of tea while enjoying samples and selections that will keep you warm this winter as you stroll through our serene garden during the exhibit.
Date
December 3rd, 2023
Time
10 am - 4 pm
(last admission at 3:00 pm)
General Admission
General $15 / $17 at Gate
Youth 7-17: $13 / $15 at Gate
Youth 0-6: Free
Member: $25 / $12 at Gate
What to Expect
Experience the art of Southeast Asian tea ceremonies from China, Korea, and Japan during special showcases that will explore and celebrate the unique differences in tea cultures from across the globe!
Enjoy cultural performances from local cultural groups that highlight the artistry and tradition of tea culture through fashion shows, textile shows, and dance.
Explore a variety of tea vendors that will be serving and selling tea alongside unique cultural goods.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, experience, and immerse yourself in the world of tea as you stroll our Garden paths this Winter.
Event Schedule
Enjoy performances and activities throughout the evening! All performances are included with admission.
Programming
Subject to Change*
10:00am - Gates Open
10:30am & 1:30pm - Chinese Tea Ceremony Performance and Dance
11:30am - Korean Tea Ceremony Performance
12:30pm & 3:30pm - Japanese Tea Ceremony Performance and Kimono show
2:30pm - Korean Tea Ceremony Performance and Korean cultural textile show
4:00pm - Gates Close
Vendors
• Rohoen Market
• Pop-up Rohoen Market with Japanese gifts, snacks, drinks and more!
Chinese Tea House Cafe
• Tea tasting experience
• Chinese sound healing music
• Mini talks on body and mind with tea and Qigong
• Chinese Art exhibition
• Tea focused gift shop
Korean Tea House Cafe
• Tea tasting experience
• Korean sound healing music
• Korean Art and Tea History exhibition
• Tea focused gift shop
Tankokai Tea Group
• TBD
Irish Cultural Center
• Try Irish tea from our neighbors, the Irish Cultural Center.
Indigenous Arizona Tea Tasting
• Presenting teas from Northern, Central and Southern tribal communities and include content that touches on foraging, and edible/medicinal properties of the teas.
Biophilia Herbals
Enjoy various herbal teas from our friends at Biophilia Herbals, who support our Moon Meditation Workshops.
And more coming soon!
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Sunday, 3 December, 2023
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