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Tea Ceremony Etiquette - INI

Tea ceremony etiquette is not merely a formality, but an important expression of respect for others and the spirit of 'wa-kei-sei-jaku' (harmony, respect, purity, tranquility). Each movement, including the three types of bows (shin, gyo, so), tea preparation, drinking manners, way of receiving sweets, and walking style, embodies the host's desire to entertain guests. While there are subtle differences between schools and tea rooms, the basic movements are common.

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[item.shin-bow]
code=01
slug=shin-bow
name=Shin Bow (Formal Bow)
description=The most formal bow expressing the highest level of respect.
category=Three Types of Bows

[item.gyo-bow]
code=02
slug=gyo-bow
name=Gyo Bow (Semi-formal Bow)
description=A semi-formal bow for greeting guests and expressing light gratitude.
category=Three Types of Bows

[item.so-bow]
code=03
slug=so-bow
name=So Bow (Informal Bow)
description=An informal bow used for casual conversation and light acknowledgments.
category=Three Types of Bows

[item.tea-preparation]
code=04
slug=tea-preparation
name=Tea Preparation (Temae)
description=Basic procedures and movements for preparing matcha tea.
category=Temae

[item.tea-drinking]
code=05
slug=tea-drinking
name=Tea Drinking Manners
description=Movements and manners for receiving and drinking tea.
category=Movements

[item.sweet-receiving]
code=06
slug=sweet-receiving
name=Receiving Sweets
description=Movements and manners for receiving and eating sweets.
category=Movements

[item.walking-style]
code=07
slug=walking-style
name=Sliding Walk (Suri-ashi)
description=The manner of walking in the tea room.
category=Movements

[item.standing-up]
code=08
slug=standing-up
name=Standing Up
description=The movement of rising from seiza (formal sitting).
category=Movements

[item.preparation]
code=09
slug=preparation
name=Preparation
description=Necessary items and grooming for tea ceremony practice.
category=Preparation

[item.entering-room]
code=10
slug=entering-room
name=Entering and Exiting
description=Movements for entering and exiting the tea room.
category=Movements