Discover the Chinese Tea Ceremony at Peony Pavilion

Discover the ancient ritual of the Chinese Tea

Ceremony at the Peony Pavilion, 15 Farber Road, Princeton, New Jersey, Wednesday, May 21, 12-2 p.m. $18 all inclusive per person. The tea, small plate

networking luncheon will kickoff the Peony Club, the first of a series of

educational demonstrations and discussions with topics of culture, music,

cuisine, health, beauty and fashion to be held at Peony Pavilion. The tea

ceremony will be the Grand Opening for Peony Club. For reservations call

609.58.1850. www.peonypavilionprinceton.com 

 The tea event is co sponsored by

Lisa Shao, owner of Peony Pavilion and Denise Marchisotto, owner Glow Wellness.

Joanne Zhou, an international cultural consultant, will be the hostess

conducting the ceremony.

The ceremony will be

demonstrated by Joanne Zhou, a Princeton resident and international cultural consultant. Zhou is an expert trainer and

consultant for cross-cultural communication. She is a Chinese American who grew

up in China and resided in Europe and the United States. Zhou has provided

consulting and training services in the areas of communication, living and

working across cultures for many prestigious companies and organizations

including the US Olympic Committee, Microsoft, British Foreign Services and

Lloyds of London.

 “It’s the perfect stage for cultural events such as art, music, cuisine and informative events about having a holistic, healthy lifestyle,” explained Lisa Shao, owner Peony Pavilion.  Shao, who grew up in the Szechuan Province of China and moved to the United States 17 years ago to pursue a career as an IT project manager and now restaurateur, is also a dancer and has performed most recently at McCarter Theater in a Chinese New Year celebration.

The Tea Ceremony is cosponsored

by Peony Pavilion the newest and most exciting dining experience to

join the Princeton’s vibrant restaurant scene. The stunning

restaurant, decorated with exotic Asian

motifs, offers a sophisticated and elegant Asian

Fusion, Sushi and weekend Dim Sum dining experience

made from the finest ingredients.  It has

quickly gained many fans including the commendation from food critics.

 Shao said when she was creating the concept for Peony Pavilion, which is named after a popular 16th century Chinese opera, she knew cultural events would be a part of her business practices. “We have so many talented professionals from all parts of the world in Princeton. It just makes sense to share our cultures with each other.” 

Co sponsor Denise Marchisotto, Natural

Health and Wellness Consultant, has

over 35 years of experience in the Natural Health Industry. She is a

Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselor, Massage & Spa Therapist, Certified

Clinical Aromatherapist, and Yoga Teacher. As a Natural Health

Educator, she has designed and taught Wellness Programs for business and

professional groups. Her business, Glow

Wellness, helps to empower others to achieve a high level of wellness,

increase their energy, lose extra weight, get off medications, and cleanse for

glowing good health.