PROGRAM
This amazing evening will have a beautiful tea service beginning at 5:30PM in the magnificent Embassy of China in the United States. Samples of this exotic tea from China, interspersed with pastry and music played on Chinese instruments and violin and cello.
This 2-part special program concert event begins at 5:30PM with a unique, formal tea ceremony featuring China’s most experienced and respected tea Masters who have travelled to the United States exclusively for this ceremony. Experience a once-in-a lifetime traditional Chinese tea ceremony, often referred to as Gongfu Cha ("making tea with skill"), as a multisensory ritual emphasizing mindfulness, respect, and harmony with nature. Elevated with incense parties, exotic teas, and a tea master, this ceremony becomes a deep aesthetic and spiritual experience. Enchanting music, played on both Chinese and American instruments will also be played throughout the environs of the Embassy at special spots along a tour prior to the formal concert program.
At 6:30PM the musical festivities follow with a very special series of musicians from China and the United States. The Chinese government has sent over many fine artists and they will play Chinese music with many Chinese indigenous instruments.The Embassy Series has provided two virtuosic instrumentalists, cello and violin players to play during this program to symbolize the connection with the Chinese people to bring people closer to each other.
This is a rare evening and will be a wonderful adventure followed by a lovely buffet dinner of Chinese delicious cuisine, prepared by the embassy chef.
THE EMBASSY SERIES WELCOMES YOU. TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND WE ASK YOU TO ORDER EARLY TO GUARANTEE A PLACE.
DOORS:
5:30 PM
START:
6:30 PM
Artist Biographies
Friday, April 24, 2026
Tea for Harmony: East Meets West in Music
at the
Embassy of China in the United States of America
$125
includes
Ample street parking, Tea Ceremony beginning at 5:30PM, Chinese/American program, Chinese buffet, wine. Address: 3505 International Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008
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TEA SERVICE
5:30 PM
The Living Art of Chinese Tea Culture
China, the birthplace of tea and tea culture, has embraced tea for over 7,000 years, ever since its legendary discovery by Emperor Shen Nong. According to ancient lore, Shen Nong was tasting hundreds of herbs to study their properties when he discovered that tea could help detoxify the body. What began as a medicinal discovery gradually evolved into a powerful symbol of balance, wellness, and cultural identity. Over millennia, Chinese ancestors refined the arts of tea cultivation, processing, brewing, and ceremony—laying the foundation for the rich traditions that shaped the Chinese tea ceremony. Rooted in calm, reflection, and connection, the ceremony has developed into a mindful practice that continues to inspire tea cultures worldwide. More than a tradition, it is a living art that bridges ancient wisdom with modern wellness. Today, China’s six major tea categories are recognized as international standards (ISO), reflecting the global influence of its tea heritage. Whether shared with others, practiced in quiet meditation, or simply enjoyed as a peaceful pause in the day, tea continues to bring harmony, mindfulness, and meaning into our lives.