Western Grope In Train

Sado (tea ceremony)

Today I will introduce one of the Japanese culture called " Sado " (茶道 さ どう) , known as the "tea ceremony" in many other countries. As the name implies, is a "ceremony" and not simply the preparation of a cup of green tea to drink.

same as " Ju of "," Ken of "o" Ka of "all sports or arts that involve the word " do " ("道" means the way ) requires training, study and constant practice to approach and understand this art. .

Although tea itself is a product that came to Japan from China in the seventh century, one can say that the Sado is a culture totally Japanese. The tea is used in Sado called " Matcha " (抹茶 まっ ちゃ) is not the same tea known as "green tea" abroad. The Matcha is a green tea ground into powder

literally Sado means the study of tea ceremony. There are several ways to celebrate the ceremony, and each ceremony has its own special name. Here I explain 2 of the most common of which is held:

(1) chaji (茶 事 ちゃじ)

" chaji "is a very private ceremony. Sometimes it is between only 2 people: host and guest.

In this case, the host serves a cup to the guest and the whole ceremony begins and ends with these two people. The duration may be an hour or more. At the ceremony talk about any interesting things to consider at the time, but only after tea, not during.

Another ceremony chaji , with several guests. In this case, the host prepares only a cup of tea and tea guests enjoy passing each other the same cup.

The chaji usually held after a meal called " Kaiseki-Ryori ( 懐 石 料理 かい せき りょうり ). Formerly Kaiseki-Ryori was a meal (or dinner) served host special guests before the ceremony. That is, the food and tea were given followed but in a different place forever. Today, you can take Kaiseki-Ryori without the desu chaji .

There is also a special ceremony tomorrow called " Asa-no-chaji " (朝 の 茶事 あさの ちゃじ) night and a ceremony called " Yobanashi " (夜 咄 し よばなし) These two ceremonies were held without food.

The chaji held in a room called " chashitsu " (Shitsu tea tea room) . Todos los invitados se sientan en Seiza (emergency will sit) encima de un Tatami (tatami mats) . Seiza is a way to sit on the floor, bending your knees and buttocks resting on heels. The Tatami is a soil that is made of straw.

(2) was heard (大 寄せ おお よせ)

" was heard " (大 寄せ おお よせ) is a ceremony is celebrated with many guests. It looks like a Western holiday. Is usually held in a traditional Japanese garden, and is usually given for presentations: a new book, the promise of marriage or change of company directors etc. Guests can stand or sit in chairs, although the corners of the garden, there is also a Tatami in which people feel and do " chaji " individually, or at least two people.