A complete Japanese tea gathering is called “chaji” and it lasts around four and a half hours. As you can imagine, far more than drinking a simple bowl of matcha takes place. The host and guests navigate their way through inside and outside spaces, moving deeper into a world apart from our daily lives. Features of the garden and tearoom play a key role in this journey. Join Omar Francis, Instructor and presenter of the Urasenke Tradition of the Japanese Way of Tea, in this visual exploration of Anderson Japanese Gardens, chanoyu, and the formal tea gathering.

Location: Anderson Japanese Gardens

318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois 61107

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: Anderson Japanese Gardens Members free; nonmembers $5 (pre-registration required)

Link: https://andersongardens.org/cultural-educational/monthly-lecture-series/