We were invited to Austria’s largest domestic trade promotion event, where we conducted a Japanese tea ceremony workshop. Welcomed by the scorching sun and sincere curiosity, we served ice-prepared matcha to the Viennese eagerly awaiting summer, which was a great success.
During the era of Sen no Rikyu, samurai would remove their weapons before entering the tea room. In the tea room, everyone is equal. The message of the tea ceremony seemed to resonate in today’s world where conflicts never cease.
The Austrian business community is seeking new inspiration from Japanese culture in anticipation of the 2025 Osaka Expo. The Deep Dive Tea Gathering had over 120 participants, all of whom were very enthusiastic, showcasing a DNA of mutual understanding and multicultural coexistence.
This translation maintains the original meaning and context of the Japanese text.
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