13.09.10 21st Scottish International Storytelling Festival. Authentic Voices: A traditional tea ceremony and story performed by Mio Shapley. Fiona Hislop, Minister for Culture, Sport and External Affairs helped launch the programme with Mio Shapley. Pic Neil Hanna TSPL
To see a video of Mio's tea Ceremony please click below.
"A Cup of Peace and Simplicity"
"A Cup of Peace and Simplicity"
The Japanese Tea Ceremony and Koto
Mio, So-O, is a qualified master of Urasenke Tea Ceremony, a traditional Japanese living art form, who studied with master Yoshiko Noda. "Cha-no-yu:The way of Tea" originated in 16th century Japan. The 4 principals of the Tea Ceremony are Harmony, Respect, Purity and Tranquility. It synthesizes the arts of the flower arrangement, calligraphy, poetry, pottery, kimono and philosophy into a way of life.
Previous clients include the Scottish Government, Japanese Consulate in Edinburgh, Museums, Universities, and schools throughout U.K.
Previous clients include the Scottish Government, Japanese Consulate in Edinburgh, Museums, Universities, and schools throughout U.K.
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