今年は2回茶道に触れる機会がありました。1回目は年に一回行われる銀座での会。2回目は外国の方を対象とした茶道体験クラスでした。1回目は銀座のメイン通りを歩行者天国にして沢山の茶道流派が合同主催するものでそれぞれの流派がそれぞれのお手前の体験を一般の人達に体験させて下さるイベントでした。知り合いの方に超えを掛けて頂きラッキーでした。生徒さん達も楽しい時を過ごしたようです。(*^_^*)　2回目は知り合いが主催する「外国の方々を対象とした茶道体験教室」の開講前のボランティア生徒体験でした。ここでも一人一人が自分でお茶をたてる経験をしました。お味は？　うふふ　ですね(^◇^;)　　　　

This year,we had two opportunities to experience the tea ceremony. The first was an annual event held in Ginza, and the second was a tea ceremony experience class aimed at foreigners.

The first event was a large-scale collaboration hosted by various tea ceremony schools, where Ginza’s main street was turned into a pedestrian-only area. Each school showcased their unique style and allowed the public to experience their tea preparation techniques. I was lucky enough to be invited by an acquaintance, and my students also seemed to enjoy their time there! (*^_^*)

The second opportunity was a volunteer trial class for students before the official opening of a tea ceremony experience class for foreigners, hosted by my friend. Here, everyone had the chance to prepare their own tea. How did it taste? Well… let’s just say it was quite amusing! (*^_^*)