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Event Description
Tea Ceremony - NODATE originally planned.
This is when we have an opportunity to present what we have so far practiced on Tea Ceremony. Nodate literary means making tea outside, usually when flowers are fully blossomed or fall leaves are in full color. Flowers, however, cannot be any kind but preferred something symbolic in Japanese old paintings or poems (Haiku). Unfortunately, the weather today wasn't favorable as it was too chilly to be outside though pretty. So, again, we had it inside with Kasa-umbrella in order to create the atmosphere. Through the exterior windows covered with glass from floor to the ceiling, you could see a beautiful Japanese Maple tree of the Mori's top-on-the-hill residence which would help you imagine as if you were in a country of Japan.
Guests were served with Matcha tea with Atsuko-san's original Wagashi "Ichimatsu". Our young member, Naila-san, in her first time Kimono challenged to making tea who found the precisely choreographed forms were somewhat confusing. No wonder many spends years for practicing. But once understood the movements, space and lines, besides the meaning of each form, it'd become natural and make sense why old Japanese had created such complicated ways to make just a cup of tea. Then, you would certainly be able to enjoy the spiritual effect.
Tea Ceremony was followed by Potluck with so many variety of food and mini-market with lots of interesting items brought by the participants. Atsuko-san made a birthday cake for Chikako-san which was absolutely delicious. Thanks to Chikako-san and Toyoo-san for having offered their wonderful house for today's special event. Also thanks to Atsuko-san and Miyake-san for bringing tons of tea utensils. And, thanks to all the members and their guests who came to today's Nodate. We sincerely hope we could continue this wonderful event in the future.
Midori Shinye
Chair
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