Chapter 312 is eye-catching, the exhibition is prosperous
But in the old man's hands, the water seemed to have an indescribable agility. It was jumping between the teacup with a unique charm. Brewing, washing cups, removing foam... A series of actions seemed so smooth and flowing, making people feel refreshed.
This method of making tea with a unique charm attracted a large group of people to watch. However, the old man was still brewing with his own unique charm. The translator next to him couldn't help but show admiration as he looked at the old man's movements.
The people next to him were curious and intoxicated. Even Liang Sanping was involuntarily attracted by the old man's actions in such an environment. After a while, a few cups of tea were placed in front of the old man.
But the old man made a gesture of invitation and whispered in his magnetic voice: "The tea is ready, so I'll invite tea."
After the old man finished speaking, the translator next to him realized. He quickly translated the old man's words to these foreigners. The foreigners who suddenly realized it immediately came forward. However, they saw several ambassadors step forward first, respectfully picking up the cup and gently tasting the tea.
The entrance of the West Lake Longjing is slightly astringent. But even after the sweetness comes, foreigners who drink this tea for the first time obviously start to get used to it. But if you drink a few more sips, you can feel the specialness of this tea.
The sweetness of tea is replied under the tongue. If you carefully taste it, it will have a unique taste. You should know that in ancient China, some large ingredients were used to add the tea, which was also added with ginger, green onion, and even lard.
But with the changes of the times, people gradually discovered that tea without onions and ginger was even more unique. At this time, foreigners were still used to adding milk, sugar cubes and even spirits to the tea they drank.
This was the first time they had tasted this tea without any seasoning. After adapting to the bitterness at the beginning, the sweetness gradually spread their eyebrows. Several ambassadors even asked the translator if he could taste another cup.
Of course there was no problem with this. Then the old man smiled and performed tea art for everyone again. This time everyone watched it more carefully. At the same time, other tea art masters at the venue had already started to take the stage with a smile and performed tea art.
Many masters’ tea arts are passed down. Or they are learned from elders at home. Although they have different charms and their own charms, they are all so attractive that the foreigners who were originally surrounded by 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 foreigners' habits, they prepared refreshments for them. Of course, the refreshments are also Chinese-style, such as osmanthus cake, rose cake, three cannons... etc.
Soon, sharp-eyed foreigners discovered pastries on the table. The translators next to the table smiled and told them that these were Chinese refreshments. Although China has not developed British afternoon tea, it also has its own refreshment culture.
Morning tea in northern Guangdong is one of the representatives. The imperial capital, Suzhou and Hangzhou, from Shuzhong, all have their own refreshment culture. Of course, Cantonese meat refreshments cannot be served here, but some cucumber and yellow buns can still be served.
Coupled with the osmanthus cakes from the imperial capital, the three silks from northern Jiangsu, the three cannons from central Sichuan, and other refreshments from various places, the foreigners couldn't help but have fun eating. The careful foreigners also found the labels on the side of the pastry plate.
The labels contain the source, characteristics, taste, etc. of these pastries. These labels were made by translators. They were in English. Some careful foreigners naturally discovered these carefully prepared labels.
Looking at the words on the label, foreigners couldn't help but become more interested. Many foreigners carried plates and walked the entire long table with a little interest along the way, looking at the labels carefully.
Some foreigners even picked up everything and tasted it. Many foreigners holding plates were stunned at the tea table and stared at the masters making tea. Some even asked the translator whether they could learn to make tea with the master.
Their request made the masters embarrassed. Everyone came to the United States for the exhibition, not to accept apprentices. Besides, different cultures can foreigners understand the connotation of Chinese tea culture?!
Of course, the foreigners were naturally relieved to learn from these masters. After discussing with Liang Sanping and the others, these masters left their names, address and phone number on Liang Sanping.
Tell these foreigners who want to learn tea art that if they are really determined to learn, then go to China to find them. Only in China can they fully experience China's tea art culture.
This explanation also made the foreigners agree. After thanking him, they took the contact information and went to other tea art display areas to watch the tea art performance. By the way, they tasted other varieties of tea.
Before we knew it, the exhibition had already reached 11 o'clock. The crowd seemed to have no sign of dispersing. Not even many people seemed to have left, and everyone was fascinated by the various tea art performances and tasting various tea tastings and refreshments.
In desperation, Liang Sanping could only let the translators tell everyone through the radio. The masters of the tea art performance also needed to rest, but given everyone's enthusiasm, the exhibition was extended to 11:30. Notify everyone that the meeting will be over at that time.
In fact, Li Jiacheng and the others were also very surprised that this exhibition was so successful. Although they thought that the exhibition would be successful and popular, it was beyond their expectations that it would be so popular.
Fortunately, the next day, the exhibition will continue at 10 o'clock in the morning. Therefore, although the foreigners gradually dispersed with regrets. The Japanese and Korean people who came to attend the exhibition left with complex moods.
They have held similar tea art exhibitions in the United States, especially in Japan. In order to recommend their culture to the United States, tea art exhibitions have been held several times. They even have held cultural week.
But the results of the exhibition meeting they held were incomparable to Liang Sanping's. Of course, we have to admit that the situation held by both sides was different. When Japan held it, it was not long after World War II.
At that time, they were defeated, and the Americans did not have much mood to understand the culture of the defeated. China was different, although China's performance during World War II was not eye-catching.
But China is the only country that forced the United States to the negotiation table on the battlefield that had not won the victory, and that was the period when the United States had just won the victory in World War II and was the most prosperous period.
On the Vietnam battlefield, China's performance was also very eye-catching. Vietnam was directly promoted, and even China dared not be cowardly with the Soviet Union's flag, and even fought with great enthusiasm. This made the Americans look up to it.
As the same goes, the culture of weak countries is rarely favored. The culture of strong countries can be promoted by itself. We can see from the Hollywood movies that are rampant in later generations that all those who save the world are American heroes.
The crowd gradually dissipated, but the masters were so excited that they couldn't help themselves. Everyone tried their best to succeed in this exhibition. For this reason, they worked tirelessly to withstand the discomfort of jet lag and come to rehearse.
For this reason, they conducted complete planning and drills in China. They walked tonight step by step, but when real success came, everything seemed so natural.
"We succeeded!!" The Chinese ambassador who stayed behind said to Liang Sanping and the masters present with a little excited. Some of the masters' eyes turned red when they heard this.
This sentence is so simple to say. But they have experienced it and carried so much. When the display is raised to a higher level, the pressure will make them breathless.
This is an exhibition that shows the Chinese tea art culture and the connotation of Chinese tea charm. Here, they cannot make mistakes. Once any small mistake occurs, it may be infinitely magnified to affect the image of Chinese culture in the eyes of foreigners.
They resisted this pressure. There were more masters who did not stand out in the selection and could only stay in the country. They represented the masters who stayed in the country, coming together.
They also withstood the pressure. Liang Sanping told them that this exhibition will greatly affect the sales of tea in the United States. If the exhibition fails or has flaws, then this may affect the export of tea.
They still withstood this pressure. They succeeded today, and countless foreigners were attracted by their tea art. They even forced the exhibition to be delayed, which has shown their success.
"I am here, on behalf of the Embassy, I thank you for your efforts to promote national culture! Thank you, masters..." These days, this ambassador saw everyone's efforts. He was also very excited about the success of today's exhibition.
In the years since he became an ambassador, he has received invitations from many countries. He invited him to participate in his own cultural exhibitions. When he attended those exhibitions, he was always a foreigner.
Many times he also wondered when we could have our own exhibition?! But this idea was quickly abandoned by himself. It was very simple. The country now does not have that much money to use to promote its own culture.
We are too poor! Limited funds must be used to develop the economy.
"Since I became an ambassador, I have attended countless cultural exhibitions. However, none of them belong to us in China. I have also thought about when we can hold a cultural exhibition for foreigners to see. But unfortunately, many times we can't withdraw so much money at all..."
"My masters, I am very grateful to everyone! Thank you for your efforts, and we have seen a wonderful and perfect Chinese tea art exhibition! Here, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you again! Thank you everyone!" (To be continued)
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Chapter completed!