Event Proposal: A Journey through Chinese Art and Tea

Chinese Art Society X Tea Society X International Festival

The event will introduce both widely practised Chinese artistic traditions and examples of regional and ethnic cultural heritage, celebrating the diversity within Chinese culture. Each activity will highlight the wishes, stories and symbolic meanings behind the art, such as happiness, good fortune, peace and wellbeing.

Activities

Chinese calligraphy: Students will learn basic brush techniques and practise writing characters expressing positive wishes. Society volunteers will explain their meanings and help participants create a piece to take home.

Chinese painting: A beginner-friendly activity will introduce traditional brushwork through simple natural subjects, with explanations of the symbolism behind the selected designs.

Tea Ceremony: Tea Society will serve Chinese tea and introduce the selected varieties, their preparation and the role of tea in hospitality and everyday social life.

Jiama (甲马) Cultural Experience: Students will explore selected Jiama designs through a guided creative activity. We will introduce the cultural background and auspicious meanings of the examples presented, acknowledging their particular regional and community traditions.