JCC Cinema 36: My Father is the Grand Master

with Sharing Session & Tea Serving

22 August 2015 (Saturday), 10am - 12pm (Registration from 9.30am)

Japan Creative Centre, Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of Enshu Sado School at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore will be screening "My Father is the Grand Master" (父は家元), the first ever documentary on the art of Japanese tea ceremony that features 'wabi-sabi' and the spirit of 'omotenashi', as well as the life and work of Mr Sojitsu Kobori, the 13th Grand Master of the Enshu Sado School, over the span of 3 years.

The Grand Master Mr Kobori, who came from Japan especially for this celebration, will also be present at the cinema screening to hold the exclusive sharing session after the documentary where audiences will not only have the opportunity to understand more about Japanese tea, but also be able to experience the actual ceremony as each audience will be served with a bowl of tea!

About Enshu Sado School & Grand Master

The Enshu Sado School, founded more than 400 years ago by Mr Enshu Kobori, is one of Japan’s oldest schools. Enshu, remembered today as one of Japan’s greatest tea masters, was a Sado instructor for the Tokugawa shogunate. A man of extraordinary talents, he skilfully combined calligraphy, poetry and nature in his tea ceremonies, embodying the spirit of Enshu Sado – Kirei Sabi (綺麗さび).

The 12th Grand Master of Enshu Sado School, Mr Sokei Kobori, was invited by the NUS Japanese Studies Department in 1990 to instruct NUS students in the art of tea ceremony. The school has since dedicated itself to mentoring the NUS Sado Club, with two successive generations of Grand Masters visiting Singapore annually to offer students personal instruction.

The current 13th Grand Master, Mr Sojitsu Kobori, was born in September 17, 1956 and is the eldest son of Mr Kobori Sokei. He graduated from the Law Faculty of Gakushuin University in 1979 and succeeded as the school’s Grand Master in 2001.

Since 2011, the Grand Master has been actively promoting the art of Japanese tea ceremony overseas, in places such as Germany, France, Austria, Myanmar and Singapore. In 2004 and 2006, Mr Kobori performed kencha (献茶), a form of tea presentation for the purpose of peace and friendship exclusively to leaders in Myanmar.

Register for JCC Cinema 36: My Father is the Grand Master

Please email the below details with the subject JCC CINEMA 36: MY FATHER IS THE GRAND MASTER to jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp

1. Full Name
2. Gender
3. E-mail Address
4. Mobile Number

Please register early to avoid disappointment. We regret that as there is limited seating, seats will be confirmed only upon receipt of confirmation email from JCC. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Admission:
Kindly be informed that reserved seats will be given to walk-ins and / or standees should registered guests arrive after 10am.

Photography:
Please be advised that your photograph might be taken and used by Japan Creative Centre in printed media and/or on our website and Facebook page for educational and informational purposes.

Related Commemorative Event @ NUS

The screening of "My Father is the Grand Master" will also be held at the National University of Singapore:

	21 August 2015 (Friday), 5:00pm - 8:30pm		Programme
	Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, NUS		Tea Serving	5:00-5:45pm
	8 College Avenue East		Registration	5:30-6:00pm
	Level 2 Education Resource Center (ERC)		25th Anniversary Ceremony	6:00-6:30pm
	NUS University Town (UTown)		[Screening] My Father is the Grand Master	6:30-8:00pm
	Singapore 138677		Q&A session	8:00-8:30pm

If you are interested to catch the Enshu style tea ceremony demonstration and/or movie screening at NUS, please register at https://www.nussadoclub.org/events/. Admission is free and open to public.