Tea Offerings
For information on the different styles of Tea Ceremony, please visit the Introduction page
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PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS
We are currently only offering performances in Ryurei style. The tickets are $10.00 per person, and include "take away" tea and a traditional sweet. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will not be available for purchase at the door. Admission to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden is not included in the ticket price, and must be purchased separately at the garden's entrance. Please plan for time to park, purchase garden admission, and reach the Ozawa Pavilion. It is important to note that it takes approximately 10-15 minutes to walk to the Ozawa Pavilion and Ikoi no Ba from the main admission gate. We ask that all guests arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. On arrival, please check in with our greeter at the Ozawa Pavilion. To ensure the best experience for all of our guests, no late arrivals will be permitted to enter once the ceremony has begun. Each sitting takes approximately 20 to 35 minutes, and includes an explanation of the tea ceremony, its history, and traditions. Young Guests and Guests with Mobility Limitations Ryurei style sittings, which are held in the fully accessible Ikoi no Ba annex, are suitable for guests requiring mobility aids. The Ozawa Pavilion, the setting for the Ro and Furo style sittings, is designed in a traditional manner and is not considered accessible for guests with mobility limitations. Information on the general accessibility of the University of Alberta Botanic Garden can be found on their website. Because a Japanese tea ceremony is traditionally a quiet and reflective experience, we recommend that all guests are of at least elementary school age, and are able to sit in a respectful and quiet manner for the duration of the ceremony. All participants must have tickets. |