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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

What You Missed - Feast of Teng Hua (photos)

[Editor's Note: all photos by View staff]


A friendly cash game of poker as people arrive.
Some snacks set out to be enjoyed.

A gift from the Emperor, everyone was invited to paint their own tea cup. 

Guests learn how to play Kaibaransu

The main function hall

Guests paint their tea cups.

Everyone enjoying their afternoon playing games.

The gathering hall on a lovely spring day.
Formalities were observed every time important members of Teng Hua made announcements or entered the room.

Guests attend a lecture to learn about the unique flora and fauna of Teng Hua.

A treasured art, folding origami.

Members of Teng Hua and guests play a game of Sheho.

The dining room set and ready for the afternoon meal.

The seat of the Emperor.

A busy kitchen is a happy kitchen!

The guests attend a lecture about the seasons and celebrations in Teng Hua.

Martial arts demonstrations were a way of showing honor before the Emperor.

Guests performed as well as members of Teng Hua.

The Emperor himself gave a demonstration of his martial skills.


The guests were treated to a lesson in martial arts.

The Emperor begins the evening meal with a tea ceremony.

Guests enjoy one another's company as the food is served.

Pork belly skewers, seaweed salad, and Teng Huanese pickles.

Hoisin-chicken filled steamed buns.

Soba noodles with a mushroom and leek dashi broth.

Shrimp and ginger dumplings.

The makings of lettuce wraps.

A presentation by the Keiro-rei

Sir Avendar presents and receives a gift during court.

An origami piano on the piano. Very zen.