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Genesis and Spirit - Tea for Harmony.Yaji Cultural Salon : Exhibition of the Tea Culture of Zhejiang

 

Date: 5 - 15 August 2023

Time: 10 am - 6 pm

Venue: Exhibition Gallery, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library (66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong)

 

Presented by:

Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China

 

Culture Sports and Tourism Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Organised by:

Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism

 

Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Curated by:

Zhejiang Provincial Center of Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection

 

Intangible Cultural Heritage Office

 

 

Genesis and Spirit - Tea for Harmony.Yaji Cultural Salon : Exhibition on Tea Culture of Zhejiang

 

 

In 2022, the item, "traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China", was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which includes six national intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items of Zhejiang.

 

Zhejiang tea has an extended history with a rich variety of tea leaves and tea processing techniques. This exhibition will showcase 40 representative ICH items from Zhejiang, employing text panels, photographs, video screenings and exhibits in tandem with on-site demonstrations by ICH bearers, and thematic talks by specialists. Visitors will be able to appreciate various kinds of exquisite tea processing techniques and learn about the related tea culture of Zhejiang. While enjoying the unique charm of the tea culture of Zhejiang, visitors can also gain a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture.

 

Details of demonstrations and experiential activities can be found in the exhibition pamphlet.

 

 

Exhibition Pamphlet

 

 

Enrolment: Seats are available on a first come, first served basis.

 

Date

Venue

Time

Programmes

5 August (Sat)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Shengzhou Bamboo Weaving

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:00pm

Demonstration: Shengzhou Bamboo Weaving

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Traditional Qipao Making Technique (Meiruyi): Embroidery

Experiential Activity: Traditional Making Technique of Theatrical Costume (Nangongxiu): The Cloths in Song Dynasty

Experiential Activity: Tea Dyeing Technique of Xiaoshan Guojiang Cloth: Tea Dyeing

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Demonstration: Putuo Mountain Buddhist Tea Ceremony

6 August (Sat)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30 am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Shengzhou Bamboo Weaving

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:00pm

Demonstration: Shengzhou Bamboo Weaving

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Traditional Qipao Making Technique (Meiruyi): Embroidery

Experiential Activity: Traditional Making Technique of Theatrical Costume (Nangongxiu): The Cloths in Song Dynasty

Experiential Activity: Tea Dyeing Technique of Xiaoshan Guojiang Cloth: Tea Dyeing

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Demonstration: Putuo Mountain Buddhist Tea Ceremony

Activity Room 1

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Talk: “Chinese Tea and Health”

7 August (Mon)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Traditional Qipao Making Technique (Meiruyi): Embroidery

Experiential Activity: Tea Dyeing Technique of Xiaoshan Guojiang Cloth: Tea Dyeing

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Demonstration: Putuo Mountain Buddhist Tea Ceremony

8 August (Tue)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Traditional Qipao Making Technique (Meiruyi): Embroidery

Experiential Activity: Tea Dyeing Technique of Xiaoshan Guojiang Cloth: Tea Dyeing

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Demonstration: Putuo Mountain Buddhist Tea Ceremony

9 August (Wed)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Traditional Qipao Making Technique (Meiruyi): Embroidery

Experiential Activity: Tea Dyeing Technique of Xiaoshan Guojiang Cloth: Tea Dyeing

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Demonstration: Putuo Mountain Buddhist Tea Ceremony

10 August (Thu)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Traditional Qipao Making Technique (Meiruyi): Embroidery

Experiential Activity: Tea Dyeing Technique of Xiaoshan Guojiang Cloth: Tea Dyeing

11 August (Fri)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty: Tea-tipping

12 August (Sat)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty: Tea-tipping

13 August (Sun)

Exhibition Gallery

10:30am – 11:00am

Demonstration: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Experiential Activity: Wuzhou Juyan Tea-tipping Technique of the Song Dynasty: Tea-tipping

Activity Room 1

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Talk: “Innovation Through the Past; Accomplishment of Fruitful Achievements”

 

All programmes will be conducted in Putonghua unless otherwise specified. They are subject to change and cancellation without prior notice.