A Reflection on Tea Ceremony Show, Mulan: An Assertive Heroine of Rock-hard Bones and Flower-scent Spirit

This article dissects a new tea ceremonial play with the theme of “Mulan: An Assertive Heroine of Rock-hard bones and Flower-scent Spirit”. The story, tea selection, fixture design, brewing process, and stage displays rendered by the artistic work were analyzed. Based on the legend of the brave woman warrior, who relentlessly fought against the obstacles to successfully replace her aging father in serving the country at war, the show metaphorically espouses the exquisite quality of the supreme Wuyi Shuixian Rock Tea to creatively narrate the hardship Mulan had to overcome and the heart-warming filial piety the legendary character displayed. Wuyi tea bushes are grown on rocky hills under challenging conditions, and then, the plucked leaves made into the renowned tea by a torturing process. The analogy accentuates the admirable determination and endurance of Mulan. Yet, at the same time, the audience is invariably spurred by the feminine tenderness of Mulan as a loving daughter through the narcissus fragrance of the tea. Along with its entertaining effect, the performance seamlessly carries the educational value for the young about hard work, patriotism, and familial devotion.