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International Tea Exhibit
December 8th, 2024
International Tea Exhibit
EVENT
December 8th, 10am - 4pm
(last admission at 3:00 pm)
Join us for our annual 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, Thailand, Malaysia, 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 as you stroll through our garden, beautifully enhanced with displays from the Phoenix Chrysanthemum Society.
What to Expect
Experience the art of Southeast Asian tea ceremonies from China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan during special showcases that will explore and celebrate the unique differences in tea cultures from across the globe!
Enjoy cultural performances from local cultural groups that highlight the artistry and tradition of tea culture through fashion shows, textile shows, and dance.
Explore a variety of tea vendors that will be serving and selling tea alongside unique cultural goods - including Irish tea, Native American tea, and more!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, experience, and immerse yourself in the world of tea as you stroll our Garden paths beautifully enhanced by displays from the Phoenix Chrysanthemum Society this year!
Event Schedule
Enjoy performances and activities throughout the evening! All performances are included with admission.
Programming
Subject to Change*
10:00am - Gates Open
Kimono Show by Tanko Kai
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Japanese Kimono Fashion Show (Title: Four Season) by Chado Urasenke Tankokai of AZ
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Produced by Keiko Onaka (last year description)
Malaysian The Tarik (Pulled Tea) Demonstration and Cultural Introduction
Muay Thai (Wai Kru) Ceremonial Performance with Thai Traditional Dance and Music
Chinese Historical Textile Costume Show
Chinese Dance
Chinese Traditional Music
4:00pm - Gates Close
Vendors
Japanese Tea Musoan Tea house Café: Additional $30 per ticket
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Includes Matcha tea and sweets in tea house
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Tea tasting experience:
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Seating times: 10:30 am, 11:10 am, 11:50 am, 1:30 pm, 2:10 pm, 2:50 pm
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16 guests per seating
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Japanese Tea Utensils & History exhibition
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Tea Garden (Roji) Tour
Chinese Tea House Cafe: Additional $20 per ticket
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To be Determined
Thai Tea House Cafe: Additional $20 per ticket
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To be Determined
Pop-up Rohoen Market with Japanese gifts, snacks, drinks and more!
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.
Presented by Jeffrey Lazos Ferns
Biophilia Herbals
Biophilia's loose-leaf herbal teas have been crafted with organic ingredients. These tea blends offer pure, natural, rich and healthy properties. Enjoy floral infusions, rooty decoctions, and fruity blends in these teas.
https://biophiliaherbals.com/collections/herbal-teas
And more coming soon!
We hope to see you at our next exciting event, December 8th, 2024!
