Cultivating Chado Abroad: Reflecting on the Transmission of Chado in the United States + What’s in a Name? Beautiful Words in the Way of Tea

Date: 19 April 2024 – 20 April 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. CT
Location: Zoom
Presented by: The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage at Rare Book School

Chado (Japanese tea ceremony or “the Way of the Tea”) is one of the most iconic art forms associated with the traditional cultural heritage of Japan, and deeply intertwined with cultural practices and material culture. Chado strongly emphasizes oral transmission in the traditions and skills passed from teacher to student, and is often viewed as intangible cultural heritage with limited material records, aside from the special collections of tea ceremony equipment.

The Japan House at the University of Illinois-Champaign is hosting a free online event, which will bring together speakers, who each represent different experiences and perspectives. The speakers will discuss their respective approaches to sharing the Way of Tea, the future of transmitting chado, and the care and preservation of teaching collections and settings. A moderated Q&A session will follow the panel conversation, which will include topics such as the rise of technology and the impact of COVID.

This event is free and open to the public; however, advanced registration is required here.

This online event is co-sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage and organized by Diana Liao, RBS-Mellon Cultural Heritage Fellow and Japan House’s Education and Engagement Specialist.

Click here to learn more about the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage at Rare Book School.