{"id":29700,"date":"2015-02-15T20:07:59","date_gmt":"2015-02-16T03:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=29700"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:17:46","slug":"shangri-la-hotel-vancouver-celebrates-chinese-new-year-by-welcoming-tea-master","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/shangri-la-hotel-vancouver-celebrates-chinese-new-year-by-welcoming-tea-master\/","title":{"rendered":"SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, VANCOUVER CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH TEA MASTER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is ready to ring in the Year of the Goat with an exciting addition to the team. The hotel welcomes Che Huadong, tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2221.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29704\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/shangri-la-hotel-vancouver-celebrates-chinese-new-year-by-welcoming-tea-master\/img_2221\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2221.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver Chinese New Year\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2221.jpg?fit=788%2C525&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-29704\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2221-1024x682.jpg?resize=474%2C315\" alt=\"Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver Chinese New Year\" width=\"474\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2221.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2221.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2221.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On 19 February, 2015, the hotel\u2019s Chinese New Year festivities will include a traditional Eye-Dotting Ceremony and Lion Dance in the lobby, starting at 11:00 a.m., followed by Huadong\u2019s premier performances of the Chinese Face Changing Opera and Kung Fu Tea show in Xi Shi Lounge.<\/p>\n<p>Under the private tutelage of mentors and well-respected <em>sifus<\/em> \u2013 masters of Chinese martial arts \u2013 Huadong spent three years perfecting his Kung Fu tea skills in his hometown of Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province of China. Kung Fu tea originated in the Sichuan province as a way to pour hot water in crowded tea houses. It was during the Tang (618 \u2013 907 AD) and Song (960 \u2013 1279 AD) dynasties that Kung Fu tea shows became a fashionable leisure activity, a tradition that continues to this day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Opera-Face-Changing-.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29705\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/shangri-la-hotel-vancouver-celebrates-chinese-new-year-by-welcoming-tea-master\/opera-face-changing\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Opera-Face-Changing-.jpg?fit=706%2C565&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"706,565\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1421843089&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Shangri-La Hotel Opera Face Changing\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Opera-Face-Changing-.jpg?fit=706%2C565&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29705\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Opera-Face-Changing-.jpg?resize=706%2C565\" alt=\"Shangri-La Hotel Opera Face Changing\" width=\"706\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Opera-Face-Changing-.jpg?w=706&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Opera-Face-Changing-.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During his training, Huadong studied the theory of tea, including its history and significance in Chinese culture, as well as proper tea handling and tasting techniques, to become a tea sommelier. With his 1.2 metre-long spouted teapot in hand, Huadong started his career with Shangri-La Hotels &amp; Resorts in Chengdu, and had the opportunity to work and perform with Shangri-La properties in Manila, Fiji, and Abu Dhabi, before coming to Canada.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Kung Fu tea, Huadong is accomplished in the art of the Face Changing Opera, a theatrical performance that originated at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1644 \u2013 1911) in the Sichuan province. During a Face Changing Opera performance, custom masks of various patterns and colours are worn to represent well-known characters from Chinese folktales, each with its own symbolism. Huadong will change masks up to nine times per performance, each revealed in the blink of an eye.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can view Huadong\u2019s performances every Saturday and Sunday in Xi Shi Lounge at the following times:<br \/>\n\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01:00 p.m. Chinese Face Changing Opera<br \/>\n\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03:00 p.m. Kung Fu Tea Show*<\/p>\n<p>*Guests can also enjoy shorter tableside Kung Fu Tea performances during afternoon tea service, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Xi Shi Lounge is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m, and until 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The lounge is accessible through the hotel or via its direct entrance on Alberni Street. For more details on Xi Shi Lounge\u2019s afternoon tea service, Kung Fu tea master, or live entertainment program, follow <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/shangrila_van\">@ShangriLa_Van<\/a> and #XiShiTeaMaster on Twitter and Instagram, or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shangrilahotelvancouver\">Like us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>*Press Release<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is ready to ring in the Year of the Goat with an exciting addition to the team. The hotel welcomes Che Huadong, tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera. 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