Opening Ceremony of SJ60 CHADO Exhibition 2026 - Harmony - CHADO・IKEBANA・The Beauty of TENMYO
 During the event  Tea gathering |
The “SJ60 CHADO Exhibition 2026 - Harmony -" was opened at JCC on 20 October. The event began with speeches by Ambassador Ishikawa Hiroshi, and President of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association Mr Tan Jong Lek.
As the first week of the exhibition focused on Tenmyo imono (cast ironworks) tea utensils, the opening event featured a lecture by Deputy Director of J.CLAIR Singapore Mr Sayama Seishi, who is from Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, where Tenmyo cast ironwork is from. He shared how it is used for tea kettles, its craftsmanship and tradition, as well as its intimate relationship with Chado (the Way of Tea). Guests also participated in a tea gathering and were each treated to a bowl of tea. They were also guided around the exhibition by the association members. |
 Ambassador Ishikawa Hiroshi delivering his remarks |
 Mr Tan Jong Lek, President of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association, delivering his remarks |
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 Mr Sayama Seishi, Deputy Director of J.CLAIR Singapore, delivering his lecture on Tenmyo cast ironworks |
 Guided tour by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association |
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