JCC E-Magazine June 2016

Japanese Tea Lecture and Demonstration by Urasenke

As you have read our May 2016 E-Magazine edition, you would know that the month of April and early May saw ‘The Way of Tea: Tea Culture of Singapore and Japan Exhibition’ in light of SJ50, at the Japan Creative Centre. During the month long exhibition from Friday, 8th April to Saturday, 7th May 2016, lectures and demonstrations on various tea cultures, in comparison with Japanese tea culture were held on subsequent Saturdays to tea lovers in Singapore.

The first event was held on Saturday, 16th April 2016 with the topic, ‘Singapore's English Tea and Teh Tarik in comparison with Japanese Tea’ by Liu Xiang Tea Craft, a second event was held on Saturday, 23rd April 2016 for the topic, ‘Singapore's Chinese Tea in comparison with Japanese Tea’ by Liu Xiang Tea Craft and a third on ‘Japanese Tea’ by Urasenke Singapore was conducted on Saturday, 30th April 2016.

A last lecture and demonstration for the exhibition entitled, ‘Japanese Tea by Urasenke (Including English Tea, Teh Tarik and Chinese Tea)’ was held on Saturday, 7th May 2016. The members of Urasenke Singapore and Liu Xiang Tea Craft held their last tea sessions together at the centre, which saw a great number of guests keen in the history, tradition and etiquette of all four tea cultures.

A Japanese tea section was held at our Display Room 2, while an English tea and Chinese tea were held at our large Multi Purpose Hall. The Chinese tea along with Teh Tarik tea lecture and demonstration was held in intervals as it was conducted by the same lecturer, renowned Tea Master, Mr Lee Chee Keong. Ms Naomi Giaretta had once again explained and demonstrated English tea at JCC as well.

Chinese Tea Lecture and Demonstration led by Mr Lee Chee Keong of Liu Xiang Tea Craft

Ms Naomi Giaretta demonstrating English Tea to the guests

During all of the four intriguing events, guests were treated to specially crafted teas of different cultures as well as small bites. Table decors were beautifully arranged for each demonstration to reflect the spirit of the demonstrators. The lectures and demonstrations were followed by a question and answer session, where the audience had the opportunity to engage first-hand, with the Masters of tea.

Japanese Tea Lecture and Demonstration by Urasenke		Chinese Tea Lecture and Demonstration by Liu Xiang Tea Craft
Teh Tarik Lecture and Demonstration by Mr Lee Chee Keong of Liu Xiang Tea Craft		Ms Naomi Giaretta preparing English tea
Guests tasting the aroma of Japanese Tea		Guests tasting the aroma of Chinese Tea
The ingredients, spices and utensils used for preparing Teh Tarik		English treats prepared by Ms Naomi Giaretta

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