聚焦中印文化交流｜Tea Art Performance Staged In India 扬州茶中国味 方寸茶席架起中印友好桥梁

大运河传媒讯（徐蓉）一杯清茶，可越山海；一味雅韵，可通人心。8月17日~27日，在扬州和韵艺术团赴印度参加“世界与我们：中国节-印度站”文化交流之旅中，一方中式茶席，也在异国他乡悄然绽放东方雅致之美。对于扬州和韵艺术团秘书长、非遗传习人侯颖来说，这趟印度之行虽然充满变数，但也真切体会到民间外交沉甸甸的分量与其中不易。Grand Canal Media News (Xu Rong):A cup of clear tea can bridge mountains and seas; a touch of elegant charm can reach the hearts of people. From August 17th to 27th, during the cultural exchange trip to India organized by the Yangzhou Heyun Art Troupe under the event “The World and Us: China Festival – India Station”, a Chinese-style tea ceremony also brought out the beauty of Eastern elegance in a foreign land. For Hou Ying, the secretary-general of the Yangzhou Heyun Art Troupe and a practitioner of this traditional art form, although this trip to India was full of uncertainties, she truly understood the importance and difficulty involved in folk diplomacy.

本次出访时间紧迫，团队临危受命，仅用一个多月完成各项准备工作。然而，所有人直至飞抵印度之后，才接到受当地局势影响，德里原定公演临时取消的消息。陌生环境已然是挑战，临时调整的行程安排，更让所有人不安。“对于行程接连不断地调整，最初我感到十分遗憾。舞台表演是形式大于本质，但场景、布置、氛围能比现场摆摊式的展示更能带来美感和仪式感。”侯颖说。The time available for this visit was very limited. The team took on this challenging task with great urgency and managed to complete all preparations in just over a month. However, it was only after arriving in India that they were informed that the scheduled performance in Delhi had been canceled due to local circumstances. The unfamiliar environment itself was already a challenge, and the sudden changes in the itinerary further caused anxiety among everyone. “At first, I felt quite disappointed by the continuous adjustments to the schedule. Stage performances are more about form than substance; however, the setting, decorations, and atmosphere can contribute more to creating a sense of beauty and ritualism compared to a traditional street-style presentation,” said Hou Ying.

没有现成舞台，就创造舞台。交流未必局限于聚光灯下，只要有人，就有对话的空间。这次艺术团带去了中国的四项非遗展示，茶道、古琴、香道和漆扇。因此团队紧急协调，将非遗展示转移至下榻酒店开展。褪去专业舞台的加持，一张茶桌、一套茶器、一缕茶香，便成为文化传播的全部载体。Without a ready-made stage, one can create one. Communication doesn’t have to take place only under the spotlight; as long as there are people present, there is room for dialogue. This time, the art troupe brought four traditional Chinese cultural heritage items: tea ceremony, guqin music, incense traditions, and lacquer fans. Therefore, the team quickly arranged for these exhibits to be held at the hotel where they were staying. Without the support of a professional stage, a tea table, a set of tea utensils, and a scent of tea become the entire means of cultural transmission.

从公演转为开放式、零距离的展示，侯颖起初心里难免忐忑：中印饮食、茶饮习惯差异巨大，印度民众偏爱浓郁香料风味，他们能否接受清淡雅致的中式茶饮？When the performance shifted to an open, close-distance format, Hou Ying felt somewhat nervous at first: there are significant differences in eating and drinking habits between China and India. Indians prefer strong-spiced flavors; will they be able to accept the light and elegant Chinese tea drinks?

她告诉大运河传媒记者，茶道作为民间外交的一种载体，最突出的特点在于中华茶道是中国传统文化的重要组成，它不只是简单的泡茶饮茶，择器、烧水、泡茶、奉茶到品饮，每一环节都讲究分寸与敬畏，是中国人修身养性、涵养德行的精神载体。因而在现场，她选择放下繁复的表演流程，回归茶饮本身，把重心放在泡好一杯茶上，让印度民众近距离看见、感受、品尝中国茶的真实魅力。She told reporters from Grand Canal Media that, as a form of folk diplomacy, tea ceremony is characterized by the fact that Chinese tea ceremony is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It isn’t just about brewing and drinking tea; every step—selecting utensils, heating water, brewing tea, serving tea, and enjoying it—requires careful consideration and respect. It serves as a spiritual means for Chinese people to cultivate their character and moral integrity. Therefore, at the event, she chose to simplify the complex procedures involved in the tea ceremony and focus on the act of brewing tea itself. Her goal was to allow the people of India to see, feel, and taste the true charm of Chinese tea up close.

这次出访，她还特意选择了扬州非遗黄茶的茉莉黄茶和岩茶。“茉莉花是极具辨识度的中国文化符号，印度民众对茉莉黄茶里天然清雅的茉莉鲜花香情有独钟。我没有选择扬州知名的绿杨春茶，最主要是考虑到绿茶性寒，对脾胃虚弱不友好，而黄茶轻发酵，去掉了绿茶的苦涩和寒性，反而老少咸宜。”During this visit, she also specifically selected Yangzhou’s intangible cultural heritage products: jasmine yellow tea and rock tea. “Jasmine flowers are a distinctive cultural symbol in China. The people of India have a special fondness for the natural, delicate fragrance of jasmine in yellow tea. I didn’t choose the well-known Lvyang Chun tea because green tea is cold in nature and not suitable for those with weak digestive systems. Yellow tea, on the other hand, undergoes a mild fermentation process, eliminating the bitterness and coldness associated with green tea. Thus, it is suitable for people of all ages.”

在酒店，茶席还没布置完毕，便迅速吸引往来宾客驻足围观，大家对于茶席上的每一个物件都很好奇。然而，展位没有供电，炭火煮水更是无从谈起。泡茶对水质、水温要求很高，不仅当地水质和国内差异较大，想要持续供应合适温度的热水也十分困难。面对客观条件的制约与高温带来的体感不适，侯颖选择积极应对。她灵活调整策略，冲泡武夷岩茶、扬州非遗茉莉黄茶供大家品鉴，还提前备好冷泡茶方案，以防热水供应中断，保证体验可以持续开展。At the hotel, the tea setup was not yet complete, but it quickly attracted guests who wanted to see what was happening. Everyone was curious about every item on the tea table. However, there was no power supply for the display area, and it was impossible to use charcoal to heat water for making tea. Making tea requires high standards regarding water quality and temperature. Not only is the local water quality different from that in other countries, but it is also difficult to provide hot water at the right temperature consistently. Faced with these practical limitations and the discomfort caused by high temperatures, Hou Ying decided to take proactive measures. She adjusted her strategies effectively: she prepared Wuyi Rock Tea and Yangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Jasmine Yellow Tea for guests to taste, and also prepared cold-tea preparation methods in advance, so as to ensure that the tea-making process could continue without interruption.

尽管条件处处受限，但收获却远超预期。令侯颖印象深刻的是一位男士久久驻足茶席，一边细细品茶，一边主动招呼身边人前来体验。在展示快结束的时候，还特地找到她，请求合影留念。“现场接触拉近了我与印度民众的距离，促进了我与印度民众之间心与心的交流。”侯颖感慨，真诚朴素的文化输出，收获了务实的回响。海德拉巴公园酒店行政总厨专程来到茶席沟通，明确提出希望引入茉莉黄茶，让印度本土民众以及世界各地到访的游客，都能够品味这份来自扬州的东方茶香。Despite the various limitations, the results were far beyond expectations. What impressed Hou Ying was a man who stayed at the tea table for a long time, savoring the tea carefully while also inviting others around him to experience it as well. Near the end of the demonstration, he even approached her specifically and asked for a photo together. “The interaction at the event helped to bridge the gap between me and the people of India, allowing for a genuine connection between us.” Hou Ying said. A sincere and simple form of cultural exchange has received a meaningful response. The head chef of Hyderabad Park Hotel came to the tea table specifically to discuss this matter, expressing his desire to introduce Jasmine Yellow Tea, so that both the local Indians and tourists from around the world could enjoy the aroma of Eastern tea from Yangzhou.

REYANSH 职业学院的展示现场，更留给她深刻的印象。学生们井然有序排起长队等候品茶，眼神里满是好奇、新鲜、渴望与友善，认真注视着泡茶的每一道步骤。品尝过后，不少孩子欣喜地竖大拇指称赞。这份不加掩饰的热忱，跨越文化差异直抵人心。The demonstration at REYANSH Vocational College left her even more impressed. The students lined up in an orderly manner waiting to taste the tea; their eyes showed curiosity, interest, desire, and kindness as they carefully observed every step of the tea-making process. After tasting it, many children gave enthusiastic praise. This unhidden enthusiasm transcended cultural differences and reached the heart of people.

茶饮，也是观察两国民俗差异的有趣视角。侯颖介绍，印度本土茶树树种与制茶技术溯源来自中国，但当地饮用习惯已经发展出独有的样貌。当地人偏爱玛莎拉红茶，红茶中加入大量香料熬煮，口感浓烈香甜。反观中国茶体系庞大，六大茶类百花齐放，工艺不同，风味千差万别，既有饮用价值，亦兼具养生功用，早已融入中国人的日常生活。Tea drinking is also an interesting perspective for observing the cultural differences between the two countries. According to Hou Ying, the native tea tree species and tea-making techniques in India originate from China, but local drinking habits have developed their own unique characteristics. People in India prefer masala black tea; this type of tea is made by mixing a large amount of spices with black tea, resulting in a strong and sweet taste. In contrast, China has a diverse tea system, with six main types of tea, each with different processing methods and flavors. Tea not only has culinary value but also offers health benefits, and it has become an integral part of Chinese daily life.

从公演的预期设想，到转向酒店、校园等多场景展示，物理距离被不断拉近，互动感也变得更加强烈。在侯颖看来，和韵艺术团作为一个地方性的民间团体，从文化、生活、经贸等层面切入进行跨国民间交流，起到了在国与国之间搭建柔性沟通的桥梁作用。人员互访、文艺展演、民俗交流、民间商贸往来等多种形式，让两国普通民众能够直面真实的彼此，有效消解隔阂与刻板印象，不断增进民间理解与好感，培育相互友好的社会根基。From the initial plans for public performances, the focus has shifted to various settings such as hotels and schools, allowing physical distances to be reduced and interactions to become more frequent. In Hou Ying’s view, the Heyun Art Troupe, as a local folk group, plays a role in facilitating cross-national exchanges through cultural, social, and economic aspects. Mutual visits, artistic performances, cultural exchanges, and trade activities enable ordinary people from both countries to get to know each other more closely, effectively breaking down barriers and stereotypes, and fostering mutual understanding and goodwill among the people, thereby creating a foundation for friendly relations between the two nations.

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制作 曹宇

编校 延晨 徐蓉

一审 桂艳 张莉

二审 肖东 董明

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