Opening Ceremony of The Way of Tea - Chanoyu "茶の湯" - Centuries of Tradition and Japanese Wabi ~ with special exhibition in honour of the late Daisosho ~
 The opening ceremony.  Tea ceremony demonstration. |
The opening ceremony of “The Way of Tea - Chanoyu "茶の湯" - Centuries of Tradition and Japanese Wabi ~ with special exhibition in honour of the late Daisosho ~” was held at JCC on 9 September 2025. The ceremony began with speeches by JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko, and President of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association Mr Tan Jong Lek. This was followed by a lecture by Mr Kanazawa Sotatsu, Konnichian Deputy Tea Master, who shared about the philosophy and essence of Chanoyu, including the preparation of tea and customary rituals, as well as the late Dr Sen Genshitsu, the 15th Grand Master of Urasenke, and his significant engagements with Singapore.
Guests also watched a tea ceremony demonstration and were each treated to a bowl of tea. After which, they were guided around the exhibition by members of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association. The exhibition was held from 9 to 20 September 2025. |
 Lecture by Mr Kanazawa Sotatsu, Konnichian Deputy Tea Master. |
 Welcome speech by JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko. |
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 Speech by President of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association Mr Tan Jong Lek. |
 Guests were each treated to a bowl of tea. |
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 Guided tour by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association. |
 From left to right: President of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association Mr Tan Jong Lek, Mr Kanazawa Sotatsu, Konnichian Deputy Tea Master, JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko, Chief Administrator of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association Ms Nakabayashi Sochoku. |
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