The authentic Japanese tea ceremony room has opened

On 13 February 2024, the authentic Japanese tea ceremony room at Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts was inaugurated in a private ceremony. The event was honoured by the presence of His Excellency Otaka Masato, Ambassador of Japan to Hungary, Dr. László Baán, Director General of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Srivastava, Director of the Amrita Sher-Gil Indian Cultural Centre, Mami Fujii, Director of the Japan Foundation, Ayaka Nishimura, Deputy Director of the Japan Foundation, and Dr. Zoltán Sűdy, former Hungarian Ambassador to Japan and one of the founders of the Urasenke Tankōkai Hungary Association, the Hungarian filia of the Urasenke Teaiskola.

Under the guidance of Kornélia Rajzó-Kontor, art director and tea ceremony master, a tea ceremony demonstration was also held with the participation of members of the Urasenke Tankōkai Hungary Association who also served tea to the invited guests. Finally, in the tea room, all guests were able to spend a few quiet, inspirational minutes listening to the tea master's explanations.

Sincere thanks are due to all parties and contributors who helped creating the first authentic tea ceremony room in Hungary (Urasenke Konnichian, Urasenke Tankōkai Hungary Association, Takenaka Hungary), which opened an opportunity to attend a tea ceremony in an authentic space even in the middle of Europe.

The current week is the last chance to visit the exhibition Moon above the Clouds. The Life of Bishop Count Péter Vay and his Japanese Art Collection. Our freshly inaugurated tea ceremony room features as a special attraction this week and especially during the Finissage. Come and get a glimpse into this special world!

It is also an important pieces of information that related programmes and guided tours will be available only from mid-April, after the opening of our forthcoming exhibition.

On both days of the Finissage, a knowledgeable colleague will guide you through the wonderfully rich world of Japanese tea culture.

As the tea ceremony room is part of the exhibition, you need an exhibition ticket for the visit. Regular opening hours apply to the tea ceremony room as well.

Photo by Miklós Sulyok.