The Way of Tea: Tea Culture of Singapore and Japan Exhibition

茶道:日本とシンガポールの茶文化

8 April - 7 May 2016

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations (SJ50) this year, Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore together with Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association and Liu Xiang Tea Craft will be holding an exhibition - The Way of Tea: Tea Culture of Singapore and Japan - that showcases a cultural exchange of tea cultures found in the two countries.

Visitors of all ages will be able to appreciate and learn more about Japanese tea, Chinese tea, English tea, and even the local favourite Teh Tarik. There will also be tea lectures and demonstrations with guided tour on Saturdays. Admission is free - do not miss this exclusive and unique opportunity to experience the tea of both worlds!

Exhibition Details

Special Exhibition marking the visit of Dr. Genshitsu Sen

Dr. Genshitsu Sen (Urasenke Grand Master XV) is widely known as a global-minded promoter both of the culture embraced by the Way of Tea and of World Peace. At age ninety-three and a Japanese veteran of the Pacific War, he continues to travel the world to spread "Peacefulness through a Bowl of Tea."

He is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, and Japan-UN Goodwill Ambassador. This special exhibition presents a selection of Dr. Sen’s calligraphy works and implements reflecting his ethos and aesthetic taste in the Japanese Way of Tea.

Tea Lecture & Demonstration with Guided Tour

To register for these tea lectures and demonstrations with guided tour, please email the following details to jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp with the subject Tea Lecture & Demonstration with Guided Tour:

1. Full Name
2. Number of Guests (if any)
3. Preferred Date
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.

Where is Japan Creative Centre (JCC)?

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Address:
Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434

Getting to Japan Creative Centre

By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.

By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.

Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Parade Hotel.