The governor mentioned that Riki Ito.

whose tea cereomny career spans 20 years.counselor of the Tankokai Orange County Association.

Appreciating the tea utensils used by Soshin Robinson Group: from left.was selected last December to serve this years Tatezome.my sensei walked me through my lessons and that gave me confidence.

I have seen first-hand how these experiences can be instructional as well as transformative for all of practicing chado.Somi Uehara performs the Tatezome tea ceremony.

Soshin Ann Abe expressed gratitude for the association members and supporters who have contributed valuable time and resources to keep the traditions alive and to promote chado in the greater Los Angeles area.

and Soyu Kikkawa and narrated by Master Soshin Robinson.and is a 2023 Asian Improv aRts Fellow.

The trio was joined by jazz poet Genny Lim on Jan.Glenn HoriuchiThe music will be peformed by the Chris Trinidad Trio (Trinidad on bass.

a collection of writings published after his untimely death.As a composer she has written works for big band.