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Discover the Harmony of Chinese Traditions

Tea Ceremony and Tai Chi Workshop

2025-08-09 13:30:00 2025-08-09 15:30:00 America/New_York Discover the Harmony of Chinese Traditions Join CAGK for an immersive cultural experience through a special workshop blending two iconic Chinese practices: the art of the tea ceremony and the movement of Tai Chi. Portage District Library - *Austin/Sugarloaf & West Lake Rooms

Saturday, August 09
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-09 13:30:00 2025-08-09 15:30:00 America/New_York Discover the Harmony of Chinese Traditions Join CAGK for an immersive cultural experience through a special workshop blending two iconic Chinese practices: the art of the tea ceremony and the movement of Tai Chi. Portage District Library - *Austin/Sugarloaf & West Lake Rooms

Portage District Library

*Austin/Sugarloaf & West Lake Rooms

Join CAGK for an immersive cultural experience through a special workshop blending two iconic Chinese practices: the art of the tea ceremony and the movement of Tai Chi.

Registration required

The Chinese American Association of Greater Kalamazoo will be presenting this special workshop, including:

Tai Chi Demonstration and Practice

Learn fundamental movements from an experienced Tai Chi master, exploring how this ancient martial art promotes balance, mindfulness, and vitality.

Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

A certified tea master will guide you through traditional brewing techniques while sharing the philosophy behind China's 4,000-year-old tea culture. Participants will sample premium Chinese teas.

This event will be divided into 40-minute time slots, 20 minutes for each activity.  Each registrant will be assigned a time slot during the designated period of 1:30 to 3:30 pm.  You will be notified by email or phone of your time slot no later than two days before the event.

Accommodations

All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Sara Weyenberg at sweyenberg@portagelibrary.info or (269) 585-8710 in advance of your visit.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Class | Activity |

TAGS: | 4:Adult Dept | 3:Standard | 2:In person | 1:All Ages (Adult Focus) |

Portage District Library

Phone: 269-329-4544

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