The Japanese tea ceremony is a cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of tea. The art has become popular in Vietnam recently, particularly among young people.
Hanoi (VNA) - The Japanese tea ceremony is a cultural activityinvolving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of tea. The art has becomepopular in Vietnam recently, particularly among young people.
PhanThi Thu Ha, a student of the Hanoi University’s Japanese language faculty, isvisiting the Urasenke club in Hanoi to learn about Japanese tea ceremony. She isexcited to receive instruction from a Japanese tea demonstrator on the rules ofthe tea ceremony.
There are quite a lot of rules inJapanese ceremony and it’s hard to remember. However, the demonstration isreally interesting, she said.
The Japanese tea ceremony is the art of serving powdered tea. It firstappeared in Japan in the 12th century. It is not just about drinking tea butthe culture of hospitality, considering guests, the season, time and place andthe occasion.
The art has entered Vietnam in recent years, drawing the attention of Japaneseculture lovers, especially youngsters.
The ceremony is also considered a way for people to find peace in their minds.
Tran Khanh, the fourth year student atthe University of Languages and Int’l Studies, National University – Hanoi,said he has learnt to practiceJapanese way of tea for two and a half years, and gained both knowledge aboutJapan’s culture and spiritual insight.
“It helps enrich my spiritual life,” he said.
Established in Hanoi in 2015, Urasenke is one of the two clubs in Vietnamfor practising the Japanese way of tea. It is not only a place for young peopleto learn about Japan’s unique culture but also to exchange with their Japanesefriends.
According to Chiharu Kanekawa –Secretary General of Urasenke Tankokai, Hanoi, there are 10 Vietnamese members in the club. To attract more Vietnamesepeople, the Japanese-based Urasenke confederation will build a well-equippedtea room in Hanoi.
Ha, Khanh and other young Vietnamese people are sharing their love forJapan’s way of tea and the country itself. This is a way to contribute todeveloping bilateral ties between the two countries. -VNA
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