Zen Tea Ceremony Inside “hope”
A Zen Tea Ceremony is the final tea ceremony held within Flora Kao’s installation, "Hope".
Surrounded by ginkgo leaves and lines of packaging twine, we gather at sunset for a ceremonial matcha experience that bridges contemporary art, Zen meditation, and traditional tea practice.
The tea ceremony will be performed and served by Tea Practitioner Kiki Kaoru Kuribayashi (bio attached).
The afternoon unfolds in two parts:
Part I — The First Cup (Served)
Guests will receive a bowl of freshly whisked matcha prepared in ceremony.
You will learn how to receive the bowl, turn it respectfully, and drink mindfully.
We reflect on impermanence, dust, endurance, and the quiet tension held within the installation.
Part II — The Second Cup (Hands-On for Those Interested)
Guests who wish to remain will be guided through a mini tutorial on whisking matcha:
– Proper grip and whisk motion
– Water temperature and foam
– Basic Zen tea etiquette
– Care of tools
We will prepare a unique tea bowl for each of our guests.
This is both:
• A sun bath ritual within an artwork
• A practical introduction to tea and meditation
No prior experience required.
Space is limited to maintain intimacy.
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