2019 Calligraphy Competition and Tea Ceremony Experience

Kakizome (New Year's calligraphy) is one of Japan's New Year traditions. On the first day back after winter break, we held a calligraphy competition and a tea ceremony experience. Though it was their first time, students poured their New Year wishes into words as they wrote. At the tea ceremony experience, students enjoyed matcha and delicious Japanese sweets while watching a professional instructor demonstrate proper etiquette.