Joining the EAS Festival for the third time, The Purple Bamboo Ensemble is a performance and study ensemble at the University of Arizona; it is a mixed student and community group that sings and plays traditional Chinese instruments in the silk and bamboo tradition, as well as other musical styles from throughout Asia.

The Sakura Tea Circle presents the Japanese Tea Ceremony, also known as chado or chanoyu, a traditional way to appreciate tea. With the host preparing and presenting the matcha tea to the guest, it is also considered an art for this ceremonial and cultural activity. 

Calligraphy is the art of beautiful, decorative writing, focusing on the skillful design and execution of letters using tools like soft brushes and ink, with traditions spanning ancient China, Japan, and Korea. EAS Professor Emerita, Dr. Chia-lin Pao Tao will provide on-site demonstrations and instructions of Chinese calligraphy.