Berlin Pop-up Teahouse: What do we believe in? Mythology, Beliefs and More

Event Info

Date: November 24, Sunday

Time: 3pm - 7pm

Venue: C*SPACE: 3rd floor Arts & Cultural Space

As part of the C*SPACE Pop-Up Teahouse Berlin Winter Tea Fest

Mythology, Feng Shui, Ancestors, Tarot—what do we believe in? And what does it say about us?

The third edition of Mobile Teahouse — Urban Living Rooms delves into the theme of mythology and belief systems at the intersection of art, urban spaces, and community. This gathering bridges traditional and contemporary practices across cultures, exploring topics from memorial practices and philosophies on life and death to feng shui, mystical rituals, and divination.

Join us for an afternoon that begins with a reflective walk through Weißensee cemetery, leading into an interactive space featuring tarot readings, a mythology reading corner, ‘Virtual Feng Shui’ divination, tea sharing, and open discussions. Participants are invited to connect and immerse themselves within this unique pop-up teahouse setting. We will wrap up the event with a documentary screening “The Shaman's Journey”.

I — Discovery: Connecting to Our Beliefs in an Urban Context

Cemetery Walk & Talk at Friedhof Georgen-Parochial III, PistoriusstrasseHosted by Katya Romanova, creator of the berlin bones podcast, this walk encourages reflection on personal beliefs and rituals in the quiet of a Berlin cemetery. Warm tea from the Mobile Tea Bar will accompany us.Meeting point: 3:00 pm, C*SPACE

II — Contemplation: Interactive Space with Tarot, Tea and Reading

Tarot table with Lucy Dale

This session offers an opportunity to experience the magic of Tarot, inviting you to use tarot to tap into your subconscious and reveal your inner wisdom, leading you to new insights and perspectives on your personal beliefs.

‘Virtual Feng Shui’

Participate in a playful divination experience inspired by Chinese animal idioms and art from the Chinese artist duo Mountain River Jump!. The session draws on their artwork, Cards of Chinese Animal Idioms (2021).

Reading Corner

Find a cozy spot on the couch and enjoy reading the curated books on mythology by C*SPACE, CiLENS and shushushu books.

Minnan Exit 不辞而别 by Wen-You Cai

It can be interpreted in many ways–a family album, a curated collection of photographs, an unfinished journey of discovery, and the process of Wen-You's reconciliation with her mortality.

shushushushu books focuses on photography and image and related artistic books, magazines and publications and is dedicated to promoting the exchange of photo books between China and Germany/Europe.

Other books we prepared:

Rebel Folkore (written by Icy Sedgwick, illustration by Melissa Jarram)

Warriors, Witches, Women: Mythology’s Fiercesr Females (written by Kate Hodges, illustration by Harriet Lee-Merrion)

The Chinese Myths - A Guide to Gods and Legend (written by Tao Tao Liu)

III — Film Screening

18:00 - 19: 15

The Shaman's Journey (68 min)

Gu Tao｜68min｜Documentary｜2016

Erdeng is a shaman from the grasslands of West Ujimqin Banner near the Mongolian border in China. When he was young, he learned under a respected shaman in Mongolia. Baolidao, Erdeng’s son, prefers a more modern life in China. In 2012, they traveled to Mongolia, and, seeing the power of the shaman with his own eyes, Baolidao began to develop a new appreciation for his people.

You’re welcome to stay after the screening for more tea and conversation!

Agenda

14:30 Door open

15:00 Cemetery Walk & Talk

16:30 Interactive Space: Tarot, virtual Feng-Shui, book reading, tea sharing, exchange & discussions

18:00 Screening: The Shaman's Journey

🍵 Tea Drinking & Teahouse Culture Sharing

Tea drinking is a significant cultural tradition across many Asian regions, where teahouses have a rich history as social hubs. You can join various tea tables offered as part of the C*SPACE Pop-Up Teahouse Berlin Winter Tea Fest. Come to connect over tea!

🍜 Food

Throughout the day, there is delicious vegan finger food by Soy Sara, tiramisu by natimisu and filling menu by Chuwoo (Hot dry noodles with sesame paste and zhacai & beef noodle soup) . These are paid food options while we also offer lots of snacks which are included in the ticket!