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Join us for the Urasenke Sydney Annual Tea Ceremony

🌿 Master Your Matcha Craft! 🌿

Join us for the Urasenke Sydney Annual Tea Ceremony — a serene and immersive experience celebrating the art of Japanese tea.

🗓 Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025

📍 Location: Glebe Town Hall

💰 Cost: $70 per person

🍱 Vegetarian bento option available

✨ What’s included:

🍵 Watch a traditional tea ceremony demonstration

🎋 Whisk and taste authentic Matcha

🍬 Enjoy Japanese sweets

🍱 Savor a beautifully prepared Bento lunch

🍡 Create or observe the making of Wasanbon dry sweets (available for purchase)

🕰 Sessions:

• 10:30–12:00

• 12:00–13:30

• 13:30–15:00

• 15:00–16:30

🎟 Book your spot now: trybooking.com/events/landing/1468695

📩 Enquiries: events@urasenkesydney.org.au

Let the spirit of tea bring calm and connection 🍃

#TeaCeremony #MatchaMagic #UrasenkeSydney #JapaneseCulture #GlebeEvents #SydneyTeaLovers

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Congratulations Dr. Armstrong!

Our president, Dr. Peter Armstrong, has been honored with the Emperor’s Award: “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays (旭日双綬章)” for his efforts in introducing sumo culture to Australia. The Urasenke Sydney Association held a celebration party last Sunday, where we enjoyed delicious food and wonderful company.

The flowers from Daisousho (大宗匠) and Urasenke Tankokai Sydney members

Hand-made cakes by our talented members

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Annual Chaki

Our Annual Chaki event at Glebe Town Hall on October 26th was a wonderful success, thanks to everyone’s support! The event featured both a tea demonstration and a hands-on workshop, allowing guests to experience the art of making a cup of tea themselves. In addition, we offered a lunch box, along with a tea and kimono shop, adding to the authentic experience. We received many positive comments from our guests, who thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you all for making it memorable!

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Urasenke Annual Chakai

We will have an Annual Chakai on 26th October 2024 at Glebe Town Hall.

There are three sessions available and it costs $60 per person which includes:

  • Tea ceremony demonstration
  • Whisk and taste matcha green tea
  • Japanese sweets
  • Bento – Japanese packed lunch (Vegetarian option available)

Please book early to avoid disappointment!

The booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CVHBB

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Japanese Tea Ceremony in Woollahra

August 3rd 2024

The calligraphy is わけいせいじゃく(wa ke i se i ja ku) highlights the core values of the tea ceremony: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. These four elements are central to the practice.

The demonstration showcases 御園棚 (mi so no da na) is a style of the tea ceremony where participants sit on chairs rather than on tatami mats. This adaptation is intended to provide a more comfortable experience for those unfamiliar with traditional Japanese seating.

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