"tea ceremony 2" - performance 2000; Parque da Cidade, São José dos Campos-SP, Brazil; 2000
A unique ritual in the park that welcomes new life with a fresh perspective on the traditional tea ceremony. It brings together community, nature, and divine support, embodying strength, courage, and insight. Ceramic eggs arranged in a spiral symbolize creation, and as they crack, they release the essence within, becoming vessels for the tea that carries the spirit of new life. Through the practice of wabi-cha, we embrace the impermanence of life and gain a deeper appreciation for its fleeting nature. This ceremony invites us to explore interconnectedness, find wisdom in imperfection, and honor the cycle of life. It is a transformative experience that celebrates new beginnings and invites us to embrace the magic of existence.
A ritual in park to welcome new life
Community, nature and divine support; strength, courage, insight
Celebrating new life, life ceremony, a prayer
A different look at Chá de bebê
Ceramic eggs placed in spiral, inner scape of uterus
Earth, water, fire and air
Breaking the egg for the tea to be served
A shell housing the taste of new life
The everchanging phenomena, life-death cycle
wabi-cha, sensing fragility in life, listening to impermanence
A new view of Tea Ceremony
