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International Tea Exhibit
December 3
$22
December 3rd, 10am – 4pm
(last admission at 3:00 pm)
Join us for a new multi-cultural event celebrating the art of tea at the International Tea Exhibit hosted by the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.
Tea lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike are invited to experience an immersive and educational event featuring authentic tea ceremonies and presentations from Japan, Korea, and China, alongside local tea vendors with unique tea selections!
In addition to the traditional tea ceremonies, the exhibit will feature stage performances including cultural costumes, fashion shows and dances. Explore the history of tea while enjoying samples and selections that will keep you warm this winter as you stroll through our serene garden during the exhibit.
Event Schedule
Enjoy performances and activities throughout the evening! All performances are included with admission.
Programming
Subject to Change*
10:00am – Gates Open
10:30am & 1:30pm – Chinese Tea Ceremony Performance and Dance
11:30am – Korean Tea Ceremony Performance
12:30pm & 3:30pm – Japanese Tea Ceremony Performance and Kimono show
2:30pm – Korean Tea Ceremony Performance and Korean cultural textile show
4:00pm – Gates Close
Vendors
Rohoen Market
Pop-up Rohoen Market with Japanese gifts, snacks, drinks and more!
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Tea tasting experience
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Chinese sound healing music
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Mini talks on body and mind with tea and Qigong
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Chinese Art exhibition
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Tea focused gift shop
Korean Tea House Cafe
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Tea tasting experience
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Korean sound healing music
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Korean Art and Tea History exhibition
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Tea focused gift shop
TBD
Irish Cultural Center
Try Irish tea from our neighbors, the Irish Cultural Center.
Indigenous Arizona Tea Tasting
Presenting teas from Northern, Central and Southern tribal communities and include content that touches on foraging, and edible/medicinal properties of the teas.
Biophilia Herbals
Enjoy various herbal teas from our friends at Biophilia Herbals, who support our Moon Meditation Workshops.
And more coming soon!