Events – Page 6 – Urasenke Sydney

6 February 20179 February 2017

Hatsugama 2017

On Sunday, 5 February 2017, we had Hatsugama at Leura.
Hatsugama（初釜) – first tea ceremony of the year.

More photos you can see in Gallery – Hatsugama 2017

Stand: Shindaisu (真台子)
Brazier: Chosen-buro (朝鮮風炉)
Kettle: Shinnarigama (真形釜)
Kaigu set: Tobi Seiji (飛青瓷)
Water Ladle: Sashitoshi Hishaku ( 柄杓)
Thick tea container: Chaire – Furuseto, Fuki Chomei
Tea scoop: Chashaku (茶杓) – Honsui, Kyodo made
Tea bowl set: Red Raku (赤楽). Lined with gold and silver.
Thin tea container: Natsume – Horai (宝来)
Bamboo Whisk: Chasen (茶筌) – unusual type (handle only smoked)

9 October 20169 February 2017

Award Ceremony

Award Ceremony in Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney

On 6 October (Thursday) 2016, the Consul-General of Japan in Sydney Mr Masato Takaoka held a Foreign Minister’s commendation ceremony and reception on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia (NARA Treaty) at his official residence.

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9 July 20168 August 2019

Winter Tea Gathering 2016

Date: Sunday 3 July 2016, from 11:00am to 15:30pm
Venue: Maiden Theatre & Moore Room, Royal Botanic Gardens, City

Winter Tea Gathering is Annual Chakai at The Maiden Theatre in The Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. Guests can enjoyed 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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25 May 20169 February 2017

Report of Koto Concert in Wentworth Falls

We performed chado at Kindlehill School in Wentworth Falls. This is the second time we have supported a Koto Concert in the Blue Mountains.

We set up misono-dana, guests table and shikishi (card) with flowers (maple leaves) in the Kindlehill performance Space. The hall was almost full.

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11 May 20169 February 2017

Winter Tea Gathering

Сoming soon event
JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY
Winter Tea Gathering

When: Sunday 3 July 2016, 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 traditonal Japanese sweets.

Sessions are 45 minutes long, and start at 11:00 am, 11:45 am, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:00 pm and 2:45 pm
Please indicate which session you would like to attend when making your booking. Booking can be made only by email: chado.sydney@gmail.com
For enquiries – Phone:0403 710 459 (Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00 Misako)

27 April 20169 February 2017

Koto Concert “Japanese Echoes” and Tea Ceremony

Сoming soon event
Koto Concert “Japanese Echoes” and Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

When: May 22nd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Kindlehill Performance Arts Space
8 Lake Street, Wentworth Falls
Ticket: $20/$15 conc to be purchased at door