Incense not only delights the senses and nurtures body and mind, but also dispels negativity, supports healing, and nourishes the spirit. During the Dragon Boat Festival, it has long been a custom in Chinese folk tradition to hang sachets and wear mugwort for protection.

Humanity’s love for fragrance is innate. Incense, in its subtle joy, awakens spiritual awareness—regulating breath, opening the senses, harmonizing body and mind—its benefits are boundless.

During the Song dynasty, when incense culture flourished, the use of incense became an indispensable part of daily life, embodying the pursuit of beauty and refinement. Traces of incense could be found everywhere in everyday living.

Course Content

Guided appreciation of incense fragrance (with complimentary incense samples)

Lighting of a traditional incense seal burner with explanations

Introduction to the origins and history of aloeswood and sandalwood

Each participant will receive two complimentary tubes of incense:

One tube of sandalwood incense sticks

One tube of aloeswood incense sticks (each tube contains 10g)

Date & Time: November 6 ・ 2:30–3:30 PM

Venue: Miaoli Craft Park – Workshop Classroom

Fee: NT$1600

Lecturer: Li Pin-Duan

Current Chairperson, Chinese Incense Culture Promotion Association

Author of books on incense studies and aesthetics in business culture

Current instructor of Oriental Incense Studies, Miaoli Daming Temple Community University