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Tea Events

Past Events
 

Haiku

The Glasgow Endowment for Visiting Writers at Washington and Lee University sponsored  a Haiku Writing Session in English on Saturday, November 11, 2006 from 10-12 in the atrium of the Watson Pavilion (next to the Reeves Center).  Ms. Kinuko Jambor, a scholar and teacher of haiku, led a workshop on writing haiku in English using traditional methods.  Ms. Jambor resides in Roanoke and leads the Blue Ridge International Haiku Club. 

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Woman’s Day Tea

As part of the year-long Celebration of Women at W&L, a Woman’s Day Tea was held at the Reeves Center on March 16, 2006 in observance of the venerable Japanese holiday of Hinamatsuri.  On this day, traditionally recognized on March 3^rd, Japanese families with daughters wish the young women success and happiness.  In celebrating the numerous accomplishments of women at W&L, our guests included many of the prominent women who participate in the leadership of W&L.  All in the community were welcome to partake in a sweet and a bowl of tea.   Students from the Food and Tea course hosted the occasion.

GRAND OPENING of the Reeves Center Japanese Tearoom

On Saturday, February 3, a Grand Opening of the Reeves Center Japanese Tearoom on the Washington and Lee University campus was held.  As part of the Tea Gala, a tea ceremony open to the public was held from 9-12.  The public was invited to come for a Japanese sweet and bowl of whisked tea.  Tea Masters Larry Tiscornia of San Francisco and Glenn Pereira of Boston joined  W&L students in hosting the event.  There were five seatings beginning at 9:00, 9:45, 10:30, 11:15 and 12:00.