Before entering the specific room of “cha dao” (ceremony), people pull off their shoes. People have to do this, because the room is spaced with soft carpet. Tables are low and you cannot find chairs to sit on, so that people
have to kneel down.
Info
- Item author
- timo.wischmeier
- Photo taken on
- 24 Apr 2012 2:15 pm
- Photo author
- timo.wischmeier
Context of the observation
Location
Taipei
Taiwan
Taiwan
1 Interpretation
Participants seem relaxed in this room, because they sit down in a freely way and sometimes even lay down while doing ‘cha dao’.
2 Questions & 0 Responses
What is the influence on the behaviour and activities on the participants of “cha dao” throught this way of seating?
Is there a change of experience due to the the way of seating?