TāngTángTǎngTàng (湯棠淌燙): Performative Rituals in Flow

Culture of Bathing

Presented by Culture of Bathing and Chinatown Basketball Club

Othership Williamsburg

ONE NIGHT ONLY! We’re riding the bench with <a href="https://chinatownbasketball.club/" title="https://chinatownbasketball.club/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chinatown Basketball Club</a>. Join us for TāngTángTǎngTàng (湯棠淌燙): Performative Rituals in Flow to explore and reinterpret the shared ethos of movement, ritual, and community.You’ll enjoy poetic bathing rituals, rhythmic breathing, Tai Chi that flows like a fast break, and hoops-inspired movement rooted in Chinese traditions both ancient and now.The event will take place at Othership Williamsburg, offering guests an exclusive first look at the new location ahead of its official opening.Tickets are extremely limited so make a full court press to purchase!Featured Artists:<a href="https://www.jiaoyangli.com/about-5" title="https://www.jiaoyangli.com/about-5" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jiaoyang Li</a> – Poet and multimedia artist, co-founder of Accent Society<a href="https://carenye.com/" title="https://carenye.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Caren Wenqing Ye</a> – Multimedia artist and designer<a href="https://www.luzhang.org/" title="https://www.luzhang.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lu Zhang</a> – CBC co-creator and artistMusic by <a href="https://www.siyichenmusic.com/" title="https://www.siyichenmusic.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Siyi Chen</a> and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ai_ju" title="https://soundcloud.com/ai_ju" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Milam</a>About the Collaboration<a href="https://chinatownbasketball.club/" title="https://chinatownbasketball.club/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chinatown Basketball Club</a> is a creative collective that fosters community through weekly pickup games, workshops, and cultural events, where the basketball court is a space for belonging and creativity. <a href="https://cultureofbathing.com/" title="https://cultureofbathing.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Culture of Bathing </a>celebrates the joys and social wellbeing benefits of the booming bathing movement, tracing its journey from ancient rituals to contemporary practices, exploring its physical, cultural, and spiritual dimensions. Both share a deep commitment to movement, community, and cultural storytelling. This collaboration brings these worlds together, revealing how the bathhouse and the basketball court alike can cultivate shared experiences, spark cultural exchange, and build a sense of belonging.Experience Highlights:<ul><li>Qi and breath-based movement session combining tai chi and basketball</li><li>Sauna and bathing experience inside Othership Williamsburg</li><li>Immersive poetry and storytelling</li><li>Visual installations</li><li>Event Merch (silk bag and scarf for performance)</li></ul>What to Know:<ul><li>Arrive at least 15 minutes early (no late entry)</li><li>Bathing suit required!</li><li>No refunds – why you need to arrive early (no late entry)!</li><li>This event is being filmed (Terms &amp; Conditions @ registration)A quick note: phones are not permitted in Othership’s Commons or the Sauna (it’s too hot, and it helps keep the focus on people rather than screens), so please plan to leave yours in your locker. We’ll have a videographer capturing the evening, and highlights will be shared on social afterward. This way, you can enjoy a full break from your phone and be completely present for the performance. See you soon :)</li></ul>