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SUMMARY:Yin & Yang Wagashi Workshop ☯️ Taoist Philosophy × Wagashi Making × Tea
DESCRIPTION:Yin & Yang Wagashi Workshop ☯️\nTaoist Philosophy × Wagashi Making × Tea\n“One Yin and one Yang — this is called the Dao.” \nWhat if Yin and Yang were not only ideas to think about\, but something you could create\, see\, touch\, and taste? \nInspired by the traditional Chinese philosophy of Taiji and Yin-Yang\, this hands-on cultural workshop brings together Taoist thought\, wagashi making\, tea\, and Eastern aesthetics. \nWe’ll begin with a friendly introduction to the meaning behind the iconic Yin-Yang symbol — exploring ideas of balance\, transformation\, interdependence\, and harmony. \nThen comes the fun part: creating your own Yin-Yang inspired wagashi. \nNo previous knowledge of Taoism\, philosophy\, or sweets making is required. \nCome make\, taste\, and explore with us. \n☯️ 01 | Discover Taiji & Yin-Yang\nWhy is the Taiji symbol black and white? \nDo Yin and Yang really mean “good” and “bad”? \nWhy is there Yang within Yin\, and Yin within Yang? \nThrough an accessible introduction\, we’ll explore how traditional Chinese philosophy understands balance\, change\, and the relationship between seemingly opposite forces. \nRather than two fixed opposites\, Yin and Yang offer a way of understanding a world that is constantly moving\, transforming\, and seeking harmony. \n🍡 02 | Make Your Own Yin-Yang Wagashi\nNow it’s time to turn philosophy into something delicious. \nWith step-by-step guidance\, you’ll create your own wagashi inspired by the Taiji and Yin-Yang symbol ☯️. \nThrough color\, shape\, and composition\, an ancient philosophical idea becomes something you can create with your own hands — and eventually eat. \nEach participant will create their own interpretation of Yin and Yang. \n🍵 03 | Tea\, Sweets & Conversation\nAfter completing our creations\, we’ll enjoy tea and taste our handmade wagashi together. \nThis is also a chance to relax\, meet new people\, and continue the conversation about Taoist philosophy\, Eastern culture\, aesthetics\, and how ancient ideas of balance can still speak to contemporary life. \nMore than a sweets-making class\, this is a small cultural experience at the intersection of philosophy\, art\, food\, and everyday life. \n🏮 From Tang Confections to Wagashi\nWagashi is today recognized as a distinctive and highly developed tradition of Japanese confectionery. \nIts long history also reflects centuries of cultural exchange across East Asia. \nDuring Japan’s Nara period\, confectionery traditions and techniques associated with China’s Tang Dynasty\, including Tōgashi (唐菓子 / Tang confections)\, were introduced to Japan through cultural exchange. \nOver the centuries\, these influences developed alongside local Japanese ingredients\, aesthetics\, tea culture\, and confectionery techniques\, contributing to the rich wagashi traditions known today. \nFor this workshop\, we return to the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taiji and Yin-Yang and explore it through the art of wagashi — bringing together cultural histories through form\, color\, taste\, and hands-on creation. \n✨ What You’ll Experience\n\nAn accessible introduction to Taiji and Yin-Yang philosophy\nGuided wagashi-making demonstration\nHands-on creation of Yin-Yang inspired wagashi\nTea experience\nEnjoying your handmade sweets\nCultural conversation and community connection\n\nAll materials are provided. No previous experience is required. \n👥 Who Is This For?\nPerfect for anyone interested in: \nEastern culture • Yin & Yang • Taoist philosophy • Wagashi • Tea • Art • Design • Hands-on cultural experiences \nYou don’t need to know anything about Taoism or know how to make sweets. \nCome on your own or bring a friend — everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n太极阴阳和果子手作｜Yin & Yang Wagashi Workshop ☯️ \nTaoist Philosophy × Wagashi Making × Tea\n太极阴阳 × 和果子手作 × 东方茶文化\n一阴一阳之谓道。 \n如果“阴阳”不仅可以被理解，还可以被亲手做出来、品尝到，会是什么样的体验？ \n这一次，我们以中国传统的太极阴阳思想为灵感，将道家哲学、和果子手作与茶文化结合在一起，带来一场可以看见、触摸与品尝的东方文化体验。 \n活动中，我们会从“太极”与“阴阳”聊起，认识阴阳背后关于平衡、变化、相生与和谐的思想，并亲手制作一组以太极阴阳 ☯️ 为主题的和果子。 \n不需要任何手作或东方哲学基础，跟着我们一起做、一起吃、一起聊就好。 \n☯️ 01｜太极与阴阳：不只是一个符号\n为什么太极图是一黑一白？ \n“阴”和“阳”是不是代表好与坏？ \n为什么阴中有阳、阳中有阴？ \n我们会用轻松易懂的方式，从太极图出发，认识中国传统思想中的阴阳、平衡、变化与相生。 \n你会发现，阴阳并不是静止的二元对立，而是一种理解世界如何不断变化、彼此依存的方式。 \n🍡 02｜亲手制作太极阴阳和果子\n接下来进入最好玩的部分——和果子手作！ \n在现场指导下，我们会运用不同的色彩、形态与组合，亲手制作以太极与阴阳为视觉灵感的和果子。 \n把一个抽象的哲学概念，慢慢变成手中的形状。 \n从颜色的搭配，到阴阳之间的转换与融合，每个人都可以做出属于自己的太极作品。 \n做好以后，当然也可以吃掉它。:) \n🍵 03｜一杯茶，一枚果子\n完成作品后，我们会一起品茶、品尝亲手制作的和果子。 \n在轻松的氛围中聊聊太极、阴阳、东方文化，以及这些古老的思想如何进入今天的生活。 \n这不仅是一堂甜点手作课，也是一场关于东方哲学、美学与生活方式的小型文化体验。 \n🏮 从唐菓子到和菓子：一段跨越千年的文化交流\n今天我们熟悉的和菓子（Wagashi），是日本发展成熟的传统糕点文化。 \n而它漫长的发展历史，也记录着古代东亚文化交流留下的痕迹。 \n早在日本奈良时代，中国唐代的唐菓子等饮食文化便随着中日之间的交流传入日本，并对日本早期的菓子文化产生影响。 \n此后经过数百年的本土发展，日本的菓子文化逐渐与当地食材、茶文化、季节审美及制糖工艺结合，最终形成今天丰富而独特的和菓子传统。 \n这一次，我们以太极阴阳这一源自中国传统思想的重要概念重新进入这段东方饮食文化，以和果子为媒介，用双手重新感受“阴”与“阳”的平衡、变化与和谐。 \n✨ 你将体验\n\n太极与阴阳哲学的轻松入门\n和果子制作示范与现场指导\n亲手制作太极阴阳主题和果子\n东方茶饮体验\n一起品尝自己完成的作品\n关于东方文化与生活美学的自由交流\n\n所有材料均由现场提供，无需任何经验。 \n👥 适合谁？\n如果你喜欢： \n东方文化｜太极阴阳｜道家哲学｜和果子｜茶｜手作｜传统文化｜艺术与设计 \n都非常欢迎参加。 \n不需要了解道教，也不需要会做甜点。 \n一个人来也完全没问题，也欢迎带朋友一起来。
URL:https://newyorktaoistassociation.org/event/yin-yang-wagashi-workshop-%e2%98%af%ef%b8%8f-taoist-philosophy-x-wagashi-making-x-tea/
LOCATION:Oshiriai_Artstudio\, 131-40 40th Road\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
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