The team behind the tea art performance A Bay of Red Charm · Zhuhai and Macao Tea Together receives their awards on stage. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

A tea art performance from Xiangzhou district, Zhuhai, won multiple national awards at a recent tea competition in Hangzhou for its integration of intangible cultural heritage.

The work, titled A Bay of Red Charm · Zhuhai and Macao Tea Together, won a national second prize, the Best Intangible Cultural Heritage Display Award, and a Top 10 Tea Family award at the 18th National Finals of the 11th Tea Olympics and the "Tea Family" event.

The performance was created by the Zhuhai Yulu Culture team, with artistic direction by Qi Dan and performances by Zeng Xuerong, Zhu Xiaona and Qi Dan. It previously won first place in the Zhuhai division of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao regional selection, earning a spot in the national finals.

The performance uses Yingde black tea as its base and integrates intangible heritage paper-cutting and Macao's traditional Batê-Saia paper craft. The tea table draws inspiration from Zhuhai's coastal scenery, with tea brewing and paper crafts complementing each other. It also features peanut candy, one of Macao's intangible heritage items, using a cup of tea to connect the heritage of Zhuhai and Macao and tell a story of cultural integration.

A Batê-Saia paper doll displayed on a tea table during the performance. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

During the performance, the three representatives worked in harmony. The central tea brewer calmly prepared the tea, linking the two paper-craft works on either side. The tea-serving session blended the aroma of the drinks with taste and craftsmanship, illustrating the deep bond between Zhuhai and Macao.

Performers showcase the tea art of A Bay of Red Charm · Zhuhai and Macao Tea Together on stage. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

The work represents a dialogue between Lingnan tea customs, Chinese paper-cutting and Macao intangible cultural heritage, showcasing the cultural charm of the Greater Bay Area.