In the previous Tea & Thought, we explored how Macedonia rose from a kingdom in the northern Greek world to a major power under Philip II and Alexander the Great.
Through Alexander’s conquests, Greek culture and influence spread far beyond Greece, reaching Egypt, Persia, and many other regions.
But what happens when different cultures meet?
In this session, we will continue the story of Macedonia and explore the Hellenistic Period.
How did Greek culture spread and change as it encountered different traditions?
What was preserved, what disappeared, and what new ideas emerged from this cultural exchange?
From war and art to language, knowledge, cities, and ideas, we will look at a period when the ancient world became more closely connected than ever before.
As we explore these encounters from more than 2,000 years ago, we may also find ourselves thinking about what it means for different cultures to meet in the world today.
📍 Location: Near Kawasaki Station
🕑 Time: 14:00 – 17:00, Saturday, October 3
💰 Participation fee: 500 JPY per adult (free for children)
👥 Capacity: 20 participants
Registration: https://vi.mpken.jp/register
Tea & Thought is not about finding the “right” answer to what love is.
Instead, it offers a calm and thoughtful space to step back from our own experiences, share perspectives, and explore the questions that surround love.
Why do we fall in love?
What is it that we love in another person?
And if we could understand love a little better, would we learn to love differently?
Whether you are interested in love, philosophy, psychology, or simply looking for a slow and meaningful conversation, we would be delighted to have you join us.
☕ Come with a cup of tea, a little curiosity, and an open mind — and let’s take some time to think about love together.
Vũ has a deep interest in philosophy, particularly questions about meaning, freedom, and what it means to live a beautiful life.
For Vũ, philosophy is not simply a study of abstract ideas. It is also a way of thinking about how we live our everyday lives and what truly matters among the many choices we face in the modern world.
In this session, we will use history as a starting point to explore what happens when different cultures meet, influence one another, and create something new.