Sado - A Arte da Cerimônia do Chá

Sado, the tea ceremony, is perhaps the art that best expresses the Japanese tradition of hospitality. The established rules for every action, from beating and serving the tea to any movements made in the tea room, are followed according to the four principles of sado – harmony, respect, purity, and serenity. The consistent practice of tea-making and serving etiquette develops the spirit of sado. This ancient and subtle Japanese art is now becoming popular worldwide.