Come enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and flower arrangement demonstration!

Kado (華道) is one of the traditional Japanese art which flowers and plants are specially arranged in a vase for appreciation. It is also called “Ikebana.” Flowers and plants in ikebana represent human life and express its beauty and venerableness. Ikebana is popular among many generations as enrichment lessons. There are more than 2000 schools (styles) of Ikebana today in Japan. We’ll invite a sensei whose style is Mishoryu-Soke (未生流総家). This school has four main forms of arrangement: Traditional, Arrangement, Moribana, and San’ya-so. There also are many patterns in each four forms. Moribana Form will be demonstrated on June 19th. This style configures flowers using the pin holder, called Kenzan.

Chado (茶道) as known as the Japanese tea ceremony is one of the traditional cultural activities including preparation and presentation of matcha. Matcha is powdered green tea and the tea made of it. Chado is developed in 16th century by Sen-no Rikyu and has entertained people since then. The spirit of Chado is described by 和敬清寂 (Wa Kei Sei Jaku; harmony, respect, purity and tranquility). The host serves a bowl of matcha sincerely and the guest takes it with thankfulness. There are several manners to serve and drink the tea, but don’t worry! We are going to demonstrate simplified tea preparation and show you how to taste it. This event is perfect for beginners.

In partnership with the South East Michigan Japanese Language Meetup Group.