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International Tea Exhibit

December 8th, 2024

International Tea Exhibit

EVENT

December 8th, 10am - 4pm

(last admission at 3:00 pm)

Join us for our annual multi-cultural event celebrating the art of tea at the International Tea Exhibit hosted by the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.  

 

Tea lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike are invited to experience an immersive and educational event featuring authentic tea ceremonies and presentations from Japan, Thailand, China, and Persian alongside local tea vendors with unique tea selections! 

 

In addition to the traditional tea ceremonies, the exhibit will feature stage performances including cultural costumes, fashion shows and dances. Explore the history of tea while enjoying samples and selections as you stroll through our garden, beautifully enhanced with displays from the Phoenix Chrysanthemum Society.

General Admission:

General $20 / $22 at Gate

Youth 7-17: $18 / $20 at Gate

Youth 0-6: Free

Member: $15/ $17 at Gate

What to Expect

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Experience the art of Southeast Asian tea ceremonies from China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan during special showcases that will explore and celebrate the unique differences in tea cultures from across the globe!  

Enjoy cultural performances from local cultural groups that highlight the artistry and tradition of tea culture through fashion shows, textile shows, and dance. 

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Explore a variety of tea vendors that will be serving and selling tea alongside unique cultural goods - including Irish tea, Native American tea, and more!  

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, experience, and immerse yourself in the world of tea as you stroll our Garden paths beautifully enhanced by displays from the Phoenix Chrysanthemum Society this year!

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Event Schedule
 Enjoy performances and activities throughout the evening! All performances are included with admission.

Programming

Subject to Change*

 

10:00 am- Gate Opens

 

10:30 am: Thai Cultural Performance

  • Thailand Classical dance   

  • Muray Thai ( Wai Kru ) Ceremonial Performance

  • Thailand Classical Textile show

  • Thailand Tea Demonstration

             

11:30 am: Japanese Kimono Show by Tankkokai

  • Japanese Kimono Show (Title: Four Season) by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Arizona

 

12:00 pm: Persian Cultural Performance

  • Persian Tea Demonstration 

  • Persian Textile Presentation

 

12:20 pm: Phoenix Chrysanthemum Society Talk

 

12:30 pm: Chinese Cultural Performance

  • Chinese Classical Instrument Performance

  • Chinese Mini Tea Talk

  • Chinese Classical Textile Show

  • Chinese Classical Dance

  • Chinese Tea Ceremony

 

1:30 pm: Thai Cultural Performance

  • Thailand Classical dance   

  • Muray Thai ( Wai Kru ) Ceremonial Performance

  • Thailand Classical Textile show

  • Thailand Tea Demonstration

 

2:20 pm: Phoenix Chrysanthemum Society Talk

           

2:30 pm: Japanese Kimono Show by Tanko-Kai

  • Japanese Kimono Show (Title: Four Season) by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Arizona

 

3:00 pm: Chinese Cultural Performance

  • Chinese Classical Instrument Performance

  • Chinese Mini Tea Talk

  • Chinese Classical Textile Show

  • Chinese Classical Dance

  • ​Chinese Tea Ceremony

 

3:30 pm: Persian Cultural Performance

  • Persian Tea Demonstration 

  • Persian Textile Presentation 

 

4:00 pm Gate Closes

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Vendors

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Japanese Tea Musoan Tea house Café: Additional $30 per ticket 

  • Tea Ceremony Demonstration in tea house  â€‹

  • Includes Matcha tea and sweets

  • Tea tasting experience:

    • Seating times: 10:30 am, 11:10 am, 11:50 am, 1:30 pm, 2:10 pm, 2:50 pm 

    • 16 guests per seating

  • Japanese Tea Utensils & History exhibition 

  • Tea Garden (Roji) Tour  

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Chinese Tea House Cafe: Additional $20 per ticket

  • Tea Ceremony Demo and tasting experience  

  • Mini talks on body and mind with tea and Qigong  

  • Chinese chess demo 

  • Chinese photo booth   

  • Chinese Art, Culture and Tea History exhibition  

  • Tea gift shop  

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Thai Tea House Cafe: Additional $20 per ticket

  • Tea Ceremony Demo and tasting experience  

  • Thai Art, Culture and Tea History exhibition  

  • Tea gift shop  

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Rohoen Cafe

  • Pop-up Rohoen Market with Japanese gifts, snacks, drinks and more! â€‹

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Irish Cultural Center 

  • Try Irish tea from our neighbors, the Irish Cultural Center.

  • www.azirish.org 

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Indigenous Arizona Tea Tasting

  • Presenting teas from Northern, Central and Southern tribal communities and include content that touches on foraging, and edible/medicinal properties of the teas presented by Jeffrey Lazos Ferns.

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Biophilia Herbals

  • Biophilia's loose-leaf herbal teas have been crafted with organic ingredients. These tea blends offer pure, natural, rich and healthy properties. Enjoy floral infusions, rooty decoctions, and fruity blends in these teas      

  • https://biophiliaherbals.com/collections/herbal-teas â€‹

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JBAA (Japan Business Association of Arizona)

  • Vintage Market, selling authentic Japanese items

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Pottery Art by Ping Wei

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And more coming soon!

We hope to see you at our next exciting event, December 8th, 2024!
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Contact Us

(602) 274-8700

Info@jfgphx.org​

1125 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003

 

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