Don’t miss this special demonstration of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, with ikebana display, proudly hosted by the Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement scheduled for Sunday, Oct 13 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Temple.
The tea ceremony involves the ceremonial preparation, presentation, and drinking of matcha [抹茶] or powdered green tea. Come and discover the history and intricacies of this age-old cultural activity while surrounded by the beauty and serenity of ikebana which is the art of Japanese flower arrangement. The philosophy behind ikebana is grounded in Japanese aesthetics, which emphasizes simplicity, understated elegance, and a respect for nature.
We are honored to have Rika Saruwatari leading this skillful demonstration. She is learning from these schools of tea ceremony and ikebana:
- [表千家] Omotesenke School of Tea
- [光風未生流] Kōfumisho School of Ikebana
Cost for this demonstration is $15 per person including tax and processing fee. A [和菓子] Japanese confectionery/sweet will also accompany the matcha.
Limited spots available so register early to avoid disappointment: https://bit.ly/cbt-tea-ceremony
I am a teacher here in Calgary and would like to inquire about the possibility of bringing our grade 8 student class of eight students from our school.
Is there still availability for this event?
Would I be able to get an all-in cost associated with this? (There may be another teacher to help chaperone)
Are there any risk factors for the students such as allergies or other risks?
Thank you in advance for your time,
Hello. Thank you for your inquiry. I’m sure it would have been a wonderful experience for a grade 8 class but unfortunately, the Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration is full.