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The Meaning of Tea
Scott Chamberlin Hoyt will screen his documentary "The Meaning of Tea" at the Smithsonian Institute in which he travels throughout Asia and Europe to the city of Tea, South Dakota.
When:
May 12, 2011 2:00pm to 12:00am
Where
In Person: Scott Chamberlin Hoyt, director
Discover the importance of tea in a documentary investigating the drink’s use and significance around the world. Afterward, a limited number of audience members are invited to a traditional Taiwanese tea ceremony in the Freer Courtyard. More details will be posted soon.
The Meaning of Tea
In Person: Scott Chamberlin Hoyt, director
Traveling from throughout Asia and Europe to the city of Tea, South Dakota, this engaging, whimsical documentary questions whether there is any inherent “meaning” in tea—particularly in an era dominated by mass-marketing and fast food. The film investigates both tea’s significance in places where it is still revered and the larger role it could someday play in the world. (dir.: Scott Chamberlin Hoyt, 2009, United States, 74 min., English, video)
Cost:
Free, Walk In
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
202.633.1000
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