10. The morning has shed its dark cloak of night…and slips into the first bright sleeves…of the morning.  As with a normal day in the city of Shangba, the communties beloved statue of Ts’ang-wang … is the first to feel the glorious warm … of the new days sun.

9. This however, is no ordinary day for the people of Shangba … and the empty streets and abundant food charts … are tell tale signs that today is … ‘Cha Zai ni de duzi’ which translates to Tea … in your stomach day. There is only one lone figure that walk the empty streets…for he is what’s known as  … ‘ the coffee pot’ or in local tongue ‘kafei hu’ …  exiled from the celebrations due to his love … of the banished bean.

7. The ancient Chinese tea ceremony comes around…but once a year … and as the townsfolk wait patiently in their huts…an excited buzz is present … Even the professional members of this humble society … take the morning off … and leave the giant containment of offices still …  and reflective of this special day.

1. Soon the modest dwelling will be empty as the celebrators gather … in the town centre to drink … at the heart of one of the world’s largest … collaborative assortments … of tea.

5. But like with any day of festivity and fun…its over…in no time. And the radiant light of the day…is replaced by the artificial glow of a now … bustling … frenetic …metropolis