【Sun】The essence of Chinese Incense Artistry

The Essence of Chinese Incense Artistry: A Cultural Immersion

Event Highlights:

1. Scholar-Led Incense Culture Exploration (60 mins)
   An academic specialist will guide participants through China's 5,000-year incense heritage, illuminating:

• The philosophical roots connecting incense rituals with traditional Chinese medicine, Buddhist meditation, and Daoist practices
• Historical applications in imperial ceremonies, literati culture, and spiritual purification
• Symbolic meanings behind signature ingredients: sandalwood (spiritual clarity), agarwood (earthly-heavenly connection), and chrysanthemum (nobility)

2. Hands-On Creation Workshops (120 mins)
   Participants will craft three iconic incense artifacts under master guidance:

• Hand-Rolled Scholar's Incense Sticks
  Traditional bamboo-mold technique using blended herbal powders

• Jade-Style Incense Tokens
  Carve auspicious symbols into ceremonial plaques using pressed incense clay mixtures

Event Flow:
14:00-14:15 | Tea Ceremony Welcome with Osmanthus Infusions
14:15-15:15 | Cultural Lecture & Artifact Display
15:15-17:15 | Interactive Crafting Sessions
17:15-17:30 | Final Creations Blessing Ritual & Group Photography

Cultural Notes:

• All materials provided (hypoallergenic options available)
• Participants keep handcrafted items as cultural souvenirs
• Recommended attire: Comfortable sleeves for crafting activities

Price:
Regular 498/pax
Early birds (before 27, March) 438/pax

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"Experience China's olfactory legacy through scholarly insights and tactile creation - where aromatic artistry meets philosophical depth “