Research on Aesthetic Education in Higher Vocational Colleges based on Traditional Tea Ceremony

Abstract

Tea is a traditional Chinese drink, which is not only welcomed and loved by the older generation but is also enjoyed by certain popularity in the world. From tea making and tea brewing to tea tasting in tea culture and tea etiquette, the tea ceremony with rising popularity is the subject of this study. In this regard, this study starts with the tea ceremony, hoping to find some innovative strategies for its integration into the process of aesthetic education in higher vocational colleges. This paper specifically discusses the core meaning of the traditional tea ceremony and aesthetics and points out that the tea ceremony is not only an art of life but also a cultural practice with deep philosophy. The study also points out its positive effects on higher vocational aesthetic education, including cultivating students’ consciousness of civilization and understanding of etiquette and developing students’ interests, hobbies, and specialties. Furthermore, based on the research conclusions, a series of feasible and effective practical strategies for promoting aesthetic education through tea ceremonies are proposed, hoping to provide more references for educators.