DMV Tea Enthusiasts

**TICKETS ARE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE. Your RSVP is not confirmed until ticket is purchased.**

Step into the quiet beauty of a Japanese tea ceremony.
You’re invited to an intimate, one-hour demonstration of Chado (also known as Chanoyu), the centuries-old Japanese Way of Tea. The event will be hosted in Washin’an, an authentic Japanese tearoom in DC.

✨ This is a rare opportunity to experience Chado in a traditional setting, guided by experienced practitioners. Since opening in 2012, Washin’an has served as a cultural center for introducing the art and philosophy of the Japanese tea ceremony to the nation’s capital.

During the demonstration:

• A host will prepare tea in the traditional manner
• Each guest will receive a sweet
• An MC will gently guide you through the ceremony, sharing cultural and historical context and answering questions along the way

All are welcome! No prior knowledge is required.

🎟 Only 10 spots available to preserve the intimacy of the experience.
📅 RSVP as soon as possible to confirm the reservation.

ℹ️ For more information:
https://www.tankokaidc.org

**TICKETS ARE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE beginning February 25 at 10 AM**

✨Looking for a FREE, quick, and culturally enriching tea activity to do during your lunch break?

Join Sol Jung, curator of Japanese art at the National Museum of Asian Art, for an exclusive tour of historic tea objects that tell a story of exchange across Asia. She will provide an exclusive tour of Reasons to Gather: Japanese Tea Practice Unwrapped.

This exhibition presents eleven historic tea utensils and accessories that accumulated significance over generations of use at tea gatherings. You will see lovely ceramics, hanging scrolls, boxes, and wrapping cloths.

This is a no frills and low-pressure activity. Drop in if you can!

Advance registration is recommended.

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