Guqin Experience and Traditional Tea Ceremony

Itinerary

1. Welcome to Cultural Space
The host will show you around the space. It is decorated in traditional Chinese style. There is a small open courtyard, a pavilion, a small corridor, and even a bedroom for home stay.
2. Tea Ceremony
You will be tasting tea while listening to the tea culture such as the origin of tea, how to drink tea, the tea set, tea-tasting and tea in general. It is a form of dialogue, and you can exchange your opinions with the tea specialist, talking about your understanding of tea.
3. A Short Tea Art Performance
The tea specialist will demonstrate the whole process of making tea.
4. Guqin Introduction
The teacher will explain the meaning of the Guqin's body. It reflects many elements of our life such as the sky, the earth and human being; high mountain and running water; the year and months.
5. Listen to the songs played on the Guqin
Each ancient song has its own background.The teacher will tell you the stories behind the songs, and you can get more understanding of the songs while you are listening.
6. Experience by Yourself
It's your turn to experience for yourself. You can try making tea or playing the Guqin, or try both of them. You will be well guided.