Also that day, February 18, he gave a talk and chanoyu demonstration at the residence of the Japanese
ambassador, before an audience of one hundred invited guests, including representatives of the Norwegian
government and royal palace. In his talk, he carefully explained about the key concepts of the Way of Tea.
For the demonstration, he personally played the part of host. In contrast to the extreme cold outdoors, the
room was pervaded by a warm atmosphere as the attendees enjoyed sampling the sweet and bowl of tea served to
each one of them afterwards.
On February 19, the venue was the Oslo Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, for a public talk and
demonstration. The large turnout surpassed the auditorium capacity, giving witness to the wide interest in
the Way of Tea held by the citizens of Norway.
The programs on both days received an enthusiastic response, paving the way for the future
establishment of an Urasenke association in Norway. |
