Xi'an Tea Moment
by Nieves Nitta
Title
Xi'an Tea Moment
Artist
Nieves Nitta
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography. Watermark Not On Print
Description
A young woman prepares to initiate traditional tea ceremony in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, China, as part of an educational, cultural show.
In modern China, virtually every dwelling—even down to the simplest mud hut—has a set of tea implements for brewing a cup of hot tea. They are symbols of welcome for visitors or neighbors. Traditionally, a visitor to a Chinese home is expected to sit down and drink tea while talking; visiting while remaining standing is considered uncouth. Folding the napkin in tea ceremonies is a traditional act in China performed to keep away bad qi energy. In Taiwan, tea ceremonies are held not only in daily life but also on important occasions.
Tea was regarded as one of the seven daily necessities, the others being firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar. There are several types of tea: green tea, oolong tea, red tea, black tea, white tea, yellow tea, puerh tea and flower tea. Traditionally, fresh tea leaves are regularly turned over in a deep bowl. This process allows the leaves dry in a way that preserves their full flavor, ready for use. (Wikipedia excerpt).
Chinese tea culture refers to how tea is prepared as well as the occasions when people consume tea in China. Tea culture in China differs from that in European countries like Britain and other East and Southeast Asian countries like Japan, Korea, Vietnam in preparation, taste, and occasion when it is consumed. Tea is still consumed regularly, both on casual and formal occasions. In addition to being a popular beverage, it is used in traditional Chinese medicine as well as in Chinese cuisine. (Wikipedia excerpt). Image protected by US and international copyright laws, not to be copied, altered, or used in any manner without prior consent from the author, Nieves Nitta. Thanks for visiting my gallery!
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Comments (6)
Nieves Nitta
Feature of this work in the USA Photographers Only group is so welcome and appreciated! Thank you Judy!
Kay Brewer
Excellent journalism shot! l/f
Nieves Nitta replied:
Dear Kay, thanks for letting me know you like this work and also the fave! Your comments are uplifting and encouraging, so greatly valued!
Nieves Nitta
Thank you, Jeff, for the 6/5/2020 feature of this work in the Whats New art group! Much-appreciated honor!
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful artwork has been featured in the "Travel Art" gallery at Fine Art America! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - All the links are provided on our group's homepage.
Nieves Nitta replied:
Dear Tatiana, it feel so great that you deemed this work worthy of feature! I so appreciate that and the great work you do to make this fun group such a success! Gracias!
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