{"id":15807,"date":"2022-03-07T10:33:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T14:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/?p=15807"},"modified":"2022-04-07T15:31:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T19:31:04","slug":"tea-culture2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/en\/news\/tea-culture2022\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Learning: Tea Culture in East Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"
Presented by Momiji \/ JSS \/ Yee Hong Centre<\/h5>\n
\/ KCWA Family and Social Services<\/h5>\n

Wed. April 13, 2022, 3:00 \u2013 4:00 pm<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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1-hour online session (Zoom)\u00a0 to learn about three different tea culture in East Asia, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Japanese Social Services<\/a> (JSS), joined by Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care<\/a> and KCWA Family and Social Services<\/a>.\u00a0 *Held in English<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is this session about?<\/h2>\n

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What many of us do when you want to feel cozy and soothing?\u00a0 There are many ideas each of us can come up with, but surely having tea that comfort or energize you, can be very popular!\u00a0 This seminar introduces different tea and tea culture in three East Asian countries \u2013 China, Japan, and South Korea. The three presenters who have origin to these countries will show you a slice of the world of their tea.<\/p>\n

\u201cTea plays an important role in some countries. It is commonly consumed at social events and many cultures have created intricate formal ceremonies for these events<\/em>. (Wikipedia<\/a>)\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Let\u2019s learn various types of tea, experience these cultures and aesthetic, and incorporate into your daily life, from self-care to social occasions!<\/p>\n

\u203b Held in English<\/p>\n

About our Guest Speaker<\/h2>\n
Guest #1\uff08South Korea\uff09\uff1aMinHee Park<\/strong><\/h5>\n

MinHee is originated from South Korea, living in Canada for more than 20 years, supporting individuals from various backgrounds at KCWA Family & Social Services<\/a>. She enjoys tea which is one of the beautiful ways that help to soothe the body and calm the mind and to cope with stress and disturbing emotions and thoughts.<\/p>\n

Guest #2\uff08China\uff09\uff1aAngela Guo<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Angela is a worker of a non-profit agency, Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care<\/a>, supporting various older adults including individuals with Chinese origin. She will introduce the tea culture in China.<\/p>\n

Guest #3\uff08Japan\uff09\uff1aRikko Osaki<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The president of Hokusan Tea Canada<\/a>, and Licensed Japanese green tea advisor.<\/p>\n

Growing up surrounded by tea farms in her home town, Shizuoka, Japan, Rikko got to experience and understand that tea truly is a way of life.\u00a0It\u2019s more than just a drink or something that\u2019s sipped on as a pass time, and \u00a0Rikko\u2019s hope at Hokusan is to spread her love of green tea worldwide. Rikko also has been involved at The Japanese Social Service since 2018, leading the Holiday Drive project as well as involving in PR and fundraising team at JSS.<\/p>\n

How to Attend<\/h2>\n

Anyone interested can attend but pre-registration required. Click the registration button below, and fill and submit it by two days before the session date (Mon, April 11). If you have difficulty using online registration system, feel free to contact the hosting agency<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\uff08Registration Form will open from the button above\uff09<\/p>\n

Those who registered, will receive an invitation email with the Zoom link and ID\/Passcode, by a day before the session date from the hosting organizations. Check your junk box if you can\u2019t find it in your inbox \u2013 Email us if you don\u2019t see it anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u3010Caution!\u3011<\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration<\/h4>\n

You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you \u201cSubmit\u201d your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours.\u00a0If you don\u2019t see it, check your junk folder first<\/strong>, then contact JSS.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host<\/h4>\n

Upon joining, please display your name on Zoom in ways we recognize that you registered. For example, instead of using nicknames or initials, include your first and\/or last (e.g. Hanako Y, H. Yamada, Hanako Yamada) . We may not be able to allow you to enter for security purposes if we can\u2019t recognize your name.<\/p>\n

\u203bContact JSS if you don\u2019t know how to change your Zoom display name.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/h2>\n