Performance: The Art of Tea with Guqin Music 霜露古琴音樂茶會

Chinese tea culture has a long and rich history, tracing back thousands of years. Tea art, as a significant expression of tea culture, embodies people's love for tea and their attitude towards life. Through tea art, people can gain a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture, including profound aspects of social interactions and etiquette. The pursuit of tea art is not just about enjoying the taste but, more importantly, finding inner peace and seeking a state of harmonious coexistence with nature. Chinese tea art is not merely a technique but also a unique way of life and a philosophical concept. 

This tea workshop will combine tea culture with Chinese oldest Guqin music, offering everyone a unique visual, auditory, and gustatory experience. 

中國茶文化源遠流長，可追溯至幾千年前。茶藝作為茶文化的重要表現形式，承載着人民對於茶的熱愛和對生活的態度。通過茶藝，人們能夠更深入地了解中國傳統文化以及包括和人際交往、禮儀規則等方面的深刻內涵。茶藝追求的不僅僅是口感的舒適，更重要的通過喝茶找回心靈的平靜，追求一種与自然和諧共生的境界。中國茶藝不僅僅是一种技術，更是一种獨特的感覺生活方式和哲學觀念。 

本次茶會將結合茶文化及中國最古老的古琴音樂，為大家帶來不一樣的視覺、聽覺、味覺感受。 

本次活動將由非牟利機構：三藩市琴簫協會，亞洲文化遺產交流協會 共同承辦 

Non-profit organizations: San Francisco Guqin and Xiao Music Society & Asian Cultural Heritage Exchange Association

Coral Liang plays the Guqin and Xiao. She received her Master degree on bilingual education in 2019. She started her music study at the age of three and later took up the Chinese bamboo flute when she was six. She has also studied erhu, and guzheng. With more than 20 years of experiences in musical performance, she received awards at competitions in China and internationally. In recent years, she and her friends established the San Francisco Guqin and Xiao Music Society. This is a non-profit music organization primarily focused on promoting Chinese traditional culture, with a focus on instruments like the Guqin and Xiao. They serve the San Francisco community through activities such as music education, hosting concerts, music lectures, and cultural art festivals. 

Lisa Liao, a seasoned fashion magazine publisher and an esteemed cross-border art exhibition producer, stands out for her dedication to cultural education and heritage. As the Head of the Cultural Output Program at the China Cultural Relics Exchange Center, she has played a pivotal role in cultural preservation and exchange. Her efforts in teaching and sharing this heritage underscore her commitment to cultural education and appreciation, making her a valued figure in both educational and community settings. 

Ziying Zhao, a guqin performer in the United States, is a member of The Global Outstanding Chinese Artists Association and the World Chinese Musicians Association. She has achieved top honors in prestigious international music competitions.