"Spring Enters, the Nightingale Sings Through Thousand Forests" - The spirit of a line dedicated to the first tea ceremony of the year

The poem "Spring enters a thousand forests, the nightingale" is hung in the tea room.
At the time of the first tea ceremony of the new year, when hearts are renewed, the elegance of this group holds special meaning.

In the world of tea ceremony, these words, which celebrate the arrival of spring, symbolize the beginning of a new year and the cultivation of a mind in harmony with the breath of nature. The song of the nightingale echoing through the thousand forests makes us feel the change of seasons and gently warns us of the signs of spring lurking in the cold. Its voice, which is similar to the sounds heard in the silence of the tea room, conveys a joy that resonates in the heart.

At the first tea ceremony of the year, these hanging scrolls express the spirit of welcoming the new year, which is embodied in the spirit of the tea ceremony. The feelings of the host as he welcomes his guests and his hopes for the coming year are entrusted to the procession.

How to enjoy "Spring Comes in a Thousand Forests, the Nightingale" in the tea room: • Cherish the spirit of seeking out the signs of spring even in the midst of the cold spring weather. Imagine the blessings of nature and the heartbeat of life through these words hanging in the tea room.
• Harmony with the utensils One of the joys of Hatsugama is choosing tea bowls and confectionery dishes that evoke a spring feeling and match the hanging scroll, and creating a story with them all. For example, it would be tasteful to prepare sweets with a nightingale motif.
The New Year's resolution, "Spring enters a thousand forests, and the nightingale sings," also suggests the spread of spring. Why not take this opportunity to ask yourself how you would like to expand your heart and the people you would like to resonate with through the tea ceremony this year?

Hatsugama is an important event that marks the beginning of a new year in the world of tea ceremony. Please enjoy this time in the tea room, welcoming the New Year with a rich heart, while holding up the line, "Spring enters a thousand forests, and the nightingale sings."