Spring Festive Elegance | Wagashi Workshop
Schedule
Fri Jan 24 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:45 pm
UTC-05:00Location
PORCELANOSA New York | New York, NY
About this Event
Spring Festive Elegance | Wagashi Workshop
Celebrate the Spring Festival by crafting wagashi inspired by the wishes, featuring the delicate elegance of traditional Asian desserts. Savor the warmth and artistry of this festive experience, blending cultural richness with sweet delights in the heart of New York City. Get ready to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind cultural and creative experience. Join us for a creative and enriching winter workshop, where you'll learn the refined artistry of Wagashi from Master He
About | Master XinXin He
A disciple of Master Junichi Mitsubori and inheritor of Ichika-ryu techniques, He Xinxin is the founder of Oshiriai Tea Wagashi Studio, New York’s first tea wagashi workshop. Her creations modernize traditional wagashi with reduced sugar and enriched fillings, blending heritage with contemporary aesthetics. Follow on Xiaohongshu: @相知 | New York Tea Wagashi Studio.
Venue | Porcelanosa New York
Porcelanosa Group, founded in 1973 in a small Mediterranean town in Spain, is a global leader in high-end building materials and home furnishings. Renowned for its innovation, quality, and environmental commitment, it offers a wide range of products to meet diverse project needs. Porcelanosa New York, the flagship store in Midtown Manhattan, spans seven stories between Madison Square Park and Worth Square. It showcases the brand’s cutting-edge designs and serves local developers, architects, designers, and consumers.
Cooperation | Bao Communications x Industry Global
Bao Communications is a Chinese-English bilingual global public relations and communications consulting firm based in New York City. We are committed to providing professional services and guidance to domestic and international clients. Our services include media relations, social media management, blogger marketing and publicity, creative content production, offline event planning, etc. Instagram: @baocommunications
Industry Global | Founded in 2015, Industry Global is a Chinese-English bilingual global creative consulting firm based in New York. We combine innovative marketing strategies with deep expertise in the fashion, art, and real estate industries to deliver impactful marketing solutions that help brands achieve effective communication and reach their target audiences. Our services span real estate investment strategies, advertising, performance marketing, social media management, creative content production, event planning, public relations, etc. We are dedicated to providing personalized service and elevating our clients’ brands. Instagram: @IndustryGlobal
On Friday, January 24th, join us at Porcelanosa New York for a unique Wagashi workshop. Led by Wagashi Master Xinxin He, a direct disciple of renowned Japanese Nerikiri Wagashi Master Junichi Mitsubori, you’ll learn to craft two Exquisite Chinese New Year-themed Wagashi— Peony and Persimmon.
Wagashi Theme IntroductionPeony | The Peony Wagashi is inspired by the peonies blooming in a winter garden, symbolizing romance and warmth in the winter season. The confectionery showcases the beautiful shape of the peony flower, with intricate layers of petals that leave a lasting impression. Each bite is a blend of sweetness and elegance, like a radiant winter flower emitting warmth and light in the cold.
Persimmon|Inspired by the Chinese New Year blessing "everything goes as planned," this persimmon-shaped wagashi symbolizes abundance and happiness. Blending tradition and artistry, it conveys warm wishes for a prosperous year ahead.
Where is it happening?
PORCELANOSA New York, 202 5th Avenue, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: