About this Event
Presented in the Urasenke tradition of tea ceremony in the indoor Tatami Room, this event offers a chance to experience chanoyu in our 8-tatami-mat chashitsu (tea room).
The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a practice that emphasizes harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. It is a ritual involving the preparation and presentation of matcha, a powdered green tea. The ceremony engages sight, smell, taste, and touch. The movements of the practitioners, the utensils, and the atmosphere contribute to a sense of peace.
On May 31st, ticket holders will be served matcha and okashi (Japanese sweets). The okashi are chosen to complement the matcha and suit the season and occasion. This is a chance to taste Japanese tea and sweets and learn about the tea ceremony. Practitioners will answer questions and share their knowledge.
Enjoy both tea ceremonies for a rare opportunity to experience the distinct expressions of Japanese tea culture from the Omotesenke and Urasenke schools on the same day!
Tea ceremonies take place at:
- 2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Additional Information
Limited tickets will be available on the day of the event. If you want a chance to enjoy the Tea Ceremony on the Tatami mats, please wear white socks. Free parking is available in the Nikkei Centre's underground parkade.
About the Instructor
Keith Snyder is an Urasenke Tea ceremony practitioner with over 40 years of experience. After studying at the Urasenke headquarters in Kyoto for 8 years, Keith-sensei came to Canada to help establish the Tozenji Temple in Coquitlam. On top of helping to establish the Temple, he established a branch of the Urasenke Foundation in Metro Vancouver with the support of Sen Soshitsu XV, the head of the Urasenke tradition.
Keith-sensei currently continues his 38 years of teaching Chanoyu at Tozenji Temple and UBC while being the managing director and resident priest of Tozenji.
Nikkei Centre Tatami Room
Nikkei Centre is transforming their Tatami Room into a fully immersive Chashitsu Tea Room that authentically reflects Japanese tradition and aesthetics of the tea ceremony. To support the creation of this invaluable and experiential “living exhibition,” please donate here. (bit.ly/chashitsu-tea-room)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, Canada
CAD 14.55 to CAD 21.22
