Incense Art Journey to Mindfulness Workshop – Using incense as a medium to experience the relaxing power of Eastern aesthetics.
Introduction
Embark on a journey through 4,000 years of incense culture and discover its evolution from ritualistic ceremonies to a practice for nurturing the mind.
Workshop Highlights
- Traverse the 4,000-year history of incense culture and understand its evolution from rituals to heart-nourishing practices.
- Personally handle precious agarwood materials and learn to distinguish the characteristics of Chen (agarwood), Tan (sandalwood), Long (ambergris), and She (musk).
- Learn about the formation and classification of agarwood.
- Participate in a fun blind-testing game to awaken dormant olfactory memories.
- Experience an authentic incense ceremony and find inner peace amidst the ethereal fragrance.
Practical Information
- Class A: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (14:30–16:00)
- Class B: Thursday, June 12, 2025 (14:30–16:00)
- Fee:
- Free for members of the organizing institution who are employed by a sponsoring unit.
- MOP 100 registration fee for all other participants.
- Quota: 10 people (Limited spots, first-come, first-served!)
- Location: 1st Floor, Fok Cheong Building, 42 Avenida de Venceslau de Morais (Hac Sa Van Road), Macau
- Enquiries: Tel: 28487343
