Tea Ceremony Demonstration and Matcha Service at the Mid-Autumn Festival in Irvine

On September 25, 2026, the Omotesenke Domonkai Southern California Region participated in the Mid-Autumn Festival held in the City of Irvine, presenting Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations and serving matcha to festival attendees.

The event was hosted by the Asian American Museum at Great Park and welcomed more than 13,500 visitors seeking opportunities to experience and engage with diverse Asian cultures.

The Omotesenke Domonkai Southern California Region booth was located in the heart of the festival and attracted many visitors throughout the day. Tea ceremony demonstrations were presented four times at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. on the Main Stage, and 8:30 p.m.

The Main Stage demonstration was especially well attended, with all seats filled. Following the demonstration, visitors engaged in lively questions and discussions about the Japanese tea ceremony and matcha. For many attendees, this was their first opportunity to experience the tea ceremony, and several expressed how meaningful it was to see authentic Japanese culture presented firsthand.

Visitors who participated in the tea service also shared many warm comments, particularly about the delicious taste of the matcha. Through the experience of tasting matcha and witnessing the graceful movements and atmosphere of the tea ceremony, the event provided a valuable opportunity to introduce the culture and traditions of Omotesenke to the local community.