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Chado for a promotional film for the Rugby World Cup

Association members did Chado for a promotional film for the Rugby World Cup, which will be held in Japan in late September.

James Coventry from Great Big Events organised the shoot at Itoko-sensei’s tea room in Sydney, on August 14.

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Tomomi Nakaya was Teishu and Gota, a half Japanese rugby player, was part ofthe shoot. Peter Armstrong dressed Gota in his kimono and hakama.

The scenes of Tomomi and Gota were retaken many times and Gota could easily have drunk five bowls of usucha, with omogashi and higashi as well.

The film crew arrived 10:30am and shooting didn’t finish till 9pm. Itoko-sensei said everyone was exhausted, but it was a really interesting experience, probably a once-in-a-life-time event. But once was enough.

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Coming up – REIWA Spring Chakai

Coming soon event
REIWA Spring Chakai – Japanese Tea Ceremony

When: Sunday Sunday 13 October 2019, from 11:00am to 15:30pm
Where: Maiden Theatre,
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Mrs. Macquarie Road, Sydney
Ticket: $25 for two servings of tea and traditional Japanese sweets.

Sessions times (bookings essential)
11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00 and 14:45.
Sessions are 45 minutes long

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BEKQG
Map: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Chado Urasenke Tankokai Sydney Association invites you to relax and immerse yourself in Japanese culture within the historic and peaceful atmosphere of the Royal Botanic Garden.

Association members will demonstrate two styles of tea ceremony. In both demonstrations guests can enjoy a bowl of premium Matcha powdered green tea and beautiful Wagashi Japanese sweets served by members in kimono dress. You will learn of Chado, the way of tea, and experience the manners and artistry of tea ceremony.

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Hatsugama 2019

On Sunday, 3 February 2019, we had Hatsugama at Leura.
Hatsugama（初釜) – first tea ceremony of the year.

This meeting is seen as something very special. Hatsugama is the only time when the tea teacher him or herself prepares tea for all her students. In most cases this tea ceremony is a complete Chaji meeting with Kaiseki meal, Nakadachi breaks, and the whole ritual done the way it was learned during classes. It is impossible to teach the whole Chaji at once, therefor it is always broken up into practicing how to prepare Usucha, Koicha, and arranging the charcoal in Sumidemae.

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More photos you can see in Gallery – Hatsugama 2019

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Coming up – Spring “Chakai”

Сoming soon event
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Spring “Chakai” – Tea Gathering

When: Sunday Sunday 14 October 2018, from 11:00am to 15:30pm
Where: Maiden Theatre,
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Mrs. Macquarie Road, Sydney
Ticket: $25 for two servings of tea and traditional Japanese sweets.

Sessions times (bookings essential)
11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00 and 14:45.
Sessions are 45 minutes long

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/407413
Map: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Chakai flyer: download (pdf 448.3Kb)

On Sunday 14th October you can enjoy traditional Japanese Sweets and tea while learning about the history of the tea ceremony. There will be two styles of demonstrations available, tatami mat style and table and chair style, giving you the chance to be immersed in the Japanese culture and eat some yummy treats at the same time.

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Coming up - Spring “Chakai”
Coming up – Spring “Chakai”
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