The Way of Tea: Japanese Culture

Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
3:00pm to 8:00pm

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Organized by: University of Alberta Botanic Garden

Sept.
13

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden for a celebration of culture and connection.

After a highly popular debut in 2025, Pathways in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden returns. Start the afternoon with the Kita No Taiko Drummers; enjoy music, martial arts, displays, performances, tea ceremonies with the Matzukaze tea group and delicious Japanese food. End the evening by floating a lantern in the pond as darkness falls, a serene and beautiful experience. New this year, the “Way of Tea” - a demonstration, sampling and discussion among cultures that share an appreciation for a shared cup of tea, all in their own unique ways – with representatives of Japanese, Indigenous and South Asian cultures.

Featuring:

Kita no Taiko Drummers
Tea Ceremonies with Matzukaze Chonoyu Tea Group (order tea tickets in advance)
Shinobue Flute and Piano with the Fake Samuraiz
Martial Arts Demonstrations
Bonsai Displays
Ikebana Flower Arranging Displays
Special Presentation and Demonstration: The Way of Tea (no registration required)
Family Crafts and Games
Cyanotype Workshops (limited space, register in advance)
Japanese Food Boxes from Nomiya (order in advance by Sept. 6)
Modern Matcha Lattes with Chasen Matcha