Chapter 312: Eye-catching, the exhibition is prosperous
But seeing in the old man's hand, the water seemed to produce an indescribable agility. With a unique charm, it jumps between the teacups. Brewing, washing, foaming...... A series of actions seem so smooth and smooth, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.
This way of brewing tea with a unique charm immediately attracted a large group of onlookers. But the old man was still brewing with his own unique charm, and the translator on the side couldn't help but show admiration when he watched the old man's movements.
The people on the side were curious and intoxicated. Even Liang Sanping, in such an environment, couldn't help but be attracted by the old man's actions. After a while, a few cups of tea were placed in front of the old man.
But I saw that the old man made a gesture of please, and whispered in his magnetic voice: "The tea is ready, please also ask for tea." ”
After the old man finished speaking, the translator on the side reacted. Quickly translated the old man's words to these foreigners, and the foreigners who suddenly realized came forward. But I saw that several ambassadors stepped forward first, respectfully picked up their cups and gently tasted the tea.
West Lake Longjing, the entrance is slightly astringent. But then there was a sweet aftertaste, and foreigners who drank this tea for the first time obviously began to be unaccustomed to it. But after a few sips, you can feel the special thing about this tea.
The sweetness of the tea is restored under the tongue. Taste it carefully, but it has a different taste. You know, in ancient China, sencha would also use some big ingredients to add to it, including ginger and shallots. There are even lard to put in.
However, with the changes of the times, people have gradually discovered that tea without green onion and ginger has a unique charm. At this time, the habit of foreigners is still to add milk, sugar cubes and even spirits to the tea they drink.
This tea without any condiments was also the first time they tasted it. After getting used to the bitterness at the beginning, Hui Gan gradually made their brows expand. Even a few ambassadors smiled and asked the interpreter if they could have another drink.
Naturally, there is no problem with this. Immediately, I saw the old man smiling and performing the tea ceremony for everyone again, and this time everyone watched it more carefully. At the same time, the other tea masters in the venue were already smiling and began to take the stage. Tea ceremony is performed.
Many masters' tea art has been passed down. Or learn from the elders in the family, although with different charms and have their own charm. But they are all so attractive that the foreigners who were originally around the master began to disperse.
The tea at the exhibition was drunk at will. At the same time, in order to take care of the habits of foreigners, refreshments were also prepared for them. Of course. The refreshments are also Chinese-style, what osmanthus cake, rose cake, and three cannons...... Wait a minute.
Soon, sharp-eyed foreigners spotted the pastries on the table. The interpreters at the table smiled and told them that these were Chinese-style refreshments. Although China has not developed an English-style afternoon tea, it does have its own tea culture.
Morning tea in northern Guangdong is one of the representatives, and the imperial capital, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shuzhong all have their own tea culture. Of course, you can't serve Cantonese meat refreshments here, but some custard buns and the like can still be served.
With the osmanthus cake of the imperial capital, the hot three silk of northern Jiangsu, and the three major cannons of Shuzhong...... and other refreshments from all over the world, which can't help but make foreigners happy. The attentive foreigner also found the label on the side of the pastry plate.
The labels say the provenance, characteristics, taste, etc., and these labels are made by the translators. It's in English. Some attentive foreigners naturally discovered these carefully prepared labels.
Looking at the words on the label, I couldn't help but make foreigners more interested. Many foreigners carried plates, walked through the entire long table with a little interest along the way, and looked at the labels carefully.
There are even foreigners who pick up everything and taste it, and many foreigners with saucers are staring at the masters in front of the tea table to make tea. There are even foreigners who ask the translator if they can learn to make tea from the master.
This request of theirs made it difficult for the masters. The big guys came to the United States for the exhibition, not to accept apprentices. Besides. The culture is different, can this foreigner understand the connotation of Chinese tea culture?!
Of course, foreigners are interested in learning from these masters, and they are naturally gratified. discussed it with Liang Sanping. These masters left their names, addresses, and Liang Sanping's phone number.
Tell these foreigners who want to learn the art of tea if they are really determined to learn. Then go to China to find them, only in China can you fully experience the Chinese tea culture.
This explanation also made the foreigners agree, and after thanking them, they took the contact information and went to other tea art display areas to watch the tea art performance. Taste other varieties of tea by the way.
Before you know it, the show has reached 11 o'clock, and the crowd doesn't seem to have dispersed. It doesn't even seem like many people are leaving, and everyone is fascinated by the various tea performances. Tasting a variety of teas and refreshments.
In desperation, Liang Sanping could only ask the translators to broadcast to everyone. The tea ceremony masters also needed a break, but due to the enthusiasm of everyone, the exhibition was extended until 11:30. The meeting will be adjourned.
In fact. Li Jiacheng: They were also very surprised that this exhibition was so successful. Although they thought that the show would be a success and would be well received. But being so popular was unexpected.
Fortunately, the next day, the show will continue at 10 o'clock in the morning. Therefore, although with regrets, the foreigners have gradually dispersed. The Japanese and South Korean people who came to participate in the exhibition left with mixed feelings.
It's not that they haven't held similar tea art exhibitions in the United States, especially in Japan. In order to introduce his culture to the United States, he has held several exhibitions about tea art. There have even been cultural weeks.
But the results achieved by the exhibition they held are not the same as Liang Sanping's. Of course, we have to admit that the situation of the two sides is not the same. When it was held in Japan, it was not long after World War II.
At that time, they were vanquished, and Americans were not in much of a mood to learn about the culture of the vanquished. China is different, although during World War II China's table was not eye-catching.
But China was the only country that pushed the United States head-on to the negotiating table without victory on the battlefield, and that was at the height of America's victory in World War II.
And on the battlefield in Vietnam, China's table xiàn is also very eye-catching. Vietnam was directly pushed in all directions, and even China dared to raise the flag with the Soviet Union without cowardice, and it was still impressive. This makes the Americans look up to it.
Again, the culture of weak countries is rarely cared for. The culture of a strong country can sell itself. We can see this from the Hollywood movies that later became rampant, and it was American heroes who saved the world.
The crowd gradually dispersed, but the teachers were so excited that they couldn't help themselves. Everyone worked hard to make the exhibition a success, and for this reason they worked tirelessly to withstand the discomfort of jet lag to come to the rehearsal.
To this end, they have carried out complete planning and drills in China. Step by step, it came to tonight, and when the real success came, it seemed so natural.
"We made it!!" The Chinese ambassador who stayed behind said to Liang Sanping and the masters present with a little excitement, and some of the masters who heard this sentence turned red.
This sentence is so simple to say. But they have experienced so much and carried so much. When the display is raised to a higher level, the pressure will overwhelm them.
This is an exhibition to show the Chinese tea culture and the connotation of Chinese tea rhyme. Here, they can't go wrong. Once there is any small mistake, it is likely to be infinitely magnified to affect the image of Chinese culture in the eyes of foreigners.
They withstood the pressure. There are many more masters, who did not stand out in the selection and could only stay in the country. They came together on behalf of the masters who stayed in the country.
They also withstood the pressure of this one. Liang Sanping told them that this exhibition will greatly affect the sales of tea in the United States. If the presentation fails, or is flawed. Then this is likely to affect the export of tea.
They still withstood the pressure. They have succeeded today, and countless foreigners are attracted by their tea art. Even the show had to be delayed, which already speaks for their success.
"On behalf of the Embassy, I would like to thank all of you for your efforts to promote the national culture! Thank you, masters...... "These days, everyone's efforts, this ambassador is in the eyes. He is also thrilled about the success of today's exhibition.
Over the years since he became Ambassador, he has been invited by many countries. He was invited to cultural exhibitions in his home country, and when he attended those exhibitions, he was always a foreigner.
A lot of times he also wonders, when will we be able to do a show of our own?! But this idea was quickly abandoned by himself. Quite simply, the state doesn't have that much money to spend on promoting its own culture right now.
We are so poor! Limited funds must be used to develop the economy.
"Since I became an ambassador, I have attended numerous cultural exhibitions. However, none of them are our own. I also wondered when we would be able to hold a cultural exhibition of our own for foreigners to see. But alas, many times we simply can't pull out that much money to ......"
"Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you very much! Thank you for your efforts, let us see a wonderful and perfect Chinese tea art exhibition! Once again, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all of you! Thank you! (To be continued......)