"A Date with Chinese Tea" Associated Activity

Tea for Etiquette — Family Activity (Cantonese)

Learning the art of tea can start young, as children will enjoy quiet moments of contemplation and traditional Chinese etiquettes. In this family activity, children will learn to brew tea themselves, appreciate the flavours of tea with every sip, and serve tea properly and formally. A young expert in the subject will demonstrate the entire process and share with the young participants how one can win esteem through the art of tea. 

Tutor: Ms Eliza Liu (Jabbok Tea Shop)
2013.1.12 / 1.26 / 2.16 / 3.16 / 3.30 (Sat)
2:30 – 4:00pm
Playroom, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (G/F)
10 groups per session (1 adult and 1 child aged 6 – 12 each group)
Telephone reservation: 2869 0690

Special Programme for International Museum Day 2013, Hong Kong

Stories about Tea Ware and Living of Song and Ming Dynasties (Cantonese)

In the Song Dynasty, the trend of tea drinking spread widely through society, and lots of tea houses started to appear in different cities across China. Scholars joined in with the production of tea wares which created a distinctive tea culture. The scholars of the Song Dynasty liked to prepare tea in the countryside but in the Ming Dynasty they changed to brewing tea indoors. Buddhists drank tea for religious practices and meditation. All of these different lifestyles in society are related to the tea ware development of the Song and Ming Dynasties.

In this talk, the ex-director of the University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, will tell you some enchanting stories about tea ware and living in the Song and Ming Dynasties. This is a talk not to be missed!

Speaker :  Mr Yeung Chun-tong
2013.5.18（Saturday）
3:00 – 4:30pm
Galleries 1 & 2, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware
50 seats