Incense Way: A Journey to Mindfulness Workshop

— Using incense as a medium to feel the relaxing power of Eastern aesthetics —

Introduction

• Traverse the 4,000-year-long river of incense culture and understand its evolution from ritual sacrifice to spiritual nourishment.
• Personally handle precious agarwood incense materials and learn to distinguish the characteristics of Chen (agarwood), Tan (sandalwood), Long (aloeswood), 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, finding inner peace amidst the swirling fragrance.

Practical Information

• Dates:
  • Class A: Thursday, May 22 (14:30–16:00)
  • Class B: Thursday, June 12 (14:30–16:00)
• Fees:
  • 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 Cheung Building, 42 Rua de Ferreira do Amaral, Macau
• Enquiry Phone: 63731613

All are welcome to join. Membership allows for free participation.