Chai Shai

A two day immersive experience into the beauty & hospitality of Pakistan through its culture of tea.

Many Asian and Eastern countries use tea in their daily lives almost ritualistically, as an element to cleanse or commune. Tea in Pakistan takes on a unique stance where it is essential to hospitality and weaving bonds of friendship and long-term relationships between strangers and families. Indulge in the nuances of tea culture created through interactive play in various spaces where tea is taken and revered upon.

FEATURES

Enjoy a luxurious high tea in VIP lounge with the finest of pairings of sweets and savory, and an array of chai brewed with different tea leaves to provide that exact comfort one seeks in the company of friends and family.

Sit on charpais (woven beds) in a village setting and experience the simple, yet genuine hospitality of rural folks.

Watch regional dances over euphonious strings and dhol compositions, delivering the essence of colorful celebrations in Pakistan’s culture around tea.

Interact with performers characterized as chai wala (chai server) and street hawkers in a bazaar full of gastronomic delights paired with various brews of tea.

Browse the tea-inspired art and learn about the beauty and hospitality of Pakistan through its culture of tea.

Looping Multimedia film about the culture, history, and economic value of tea in Pakistan in the main hall.

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Indus Arts Council is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization. All the proceeds from the event will go towards the development of its programs that promote awareness of Pakistani arts and culture in the U.S. through Urdu language classes, cultural events, films, and theatre.

Indus Arts Council’s mission is to promote awareness of Pakistani arts and culture in the U.S. through Urdu language classes, cultural events, films, and theatre. We envision diversity through cultural exchange amongst the global communities.