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4/3 – Free First Thursday: History of Tea Ceremony

Akiko Suzuki from Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Association will deliver a lecture on the Japanese tea ceremony on April 3rd. Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Association has been demonstrating the Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Shoseian for many years. Attendees are invited to learn about the essence of the Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony from historical and philosophical viewpoints.

*This lecture will be held in the community room, and traditional matcha tea will not be served.

Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Association is the Seattle chapter of Chado Urasenke Tankokai, which is the membership organization for the Urasenke Chado practitioners.
They are the non-profit organization serving the Chado Urasenke practitioners and those interested in Chado in the greater Seattle area.

Their mission is to promote better understanding and appreciation of the rich culture and spirits of Japan through the art of Chado, “the Way of Tea”, commonly known in English as “Japanese Tea Ceremony.”


Entry to the garden is free the whole day from noon to closing for Free First Thursday.

Final entry to the garden is 45 minutes before closing.