The Tea Ceremony is an ancient cultural tradition in Japan. It has an almost religious significance, and is approached in this manner by those who take part in it. Traces the history of the Ceremony, its ritual and demonstrates its practice.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010627
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tea
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Documentary → Documentary films - Japan
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)