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Macedonia and the Hellenistic Period — Part 2
In the previous Tea & Thought, we explored how Macedonia rose from a kingdom in the northern Greek world to a major power under Philip II and Alexander the Great.
Through Alexander’s conquests, Greek culture and influence spread far beyond Greece, reaching Egypt, Persia, and many other regions.
But what happens when different cultures meet?
In this session, we will continue the story of Macedonia and explore the Hellenistic Period.
How did Greek culture spread and change as it encountered different traditions?
What was preserved, what disappeared, and what new ideas emerged from this cultural exchange?
From war and art to language, knowledge, cities, and ideas, we will look at a period when the ancient world became more closely connected than ever before.
As we explore these encounters from more than 2,000 years ago, we may also find ourselves thinking about what it means for different cultures to meet in the world today.
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT DETAILS
📍 Location: MPKEN office (1 minute walk from Kojimachi station on Yurakucho line)
🕑 Time: 14:00 – 17:00, Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
💰 Participation fee: 500 JPY per adult (free for children)
👥 Capacity: 20 participants
📗 Language: Vietnamese
Registration: https://vi.mpken.jp/register
Tea & Thought is not a lecture or a note-taking class. Instead, Tea & Thought offers a gentle yet thoughtful space for dialogue, where everyone can observe, ask questions, and reflect together on the ideas that have shaped the modern world.
If you love classical culture, are interested in philosophy, or simply want to spend an evening having a slow, meaningful conversation, we would be delighted to see you at Tea & Thought.
☕ Come join us for a cup of tea, a little curiosity, and a journey into old stories and ideas that still have plenty of meaning for us today!
🎙️ SPEAKER｜DANG ANH VU
🎙️ SPEAKER｜DANG ANH VU
Vũ has a deep interest in philosophy, particularly questions about meaning, freedom, and what it means to live a beautiful life.
For Vũ, philosophy is not simply a study of abstract ideas. It is also a way of thinking about how we live our everyday lives and what truly matters among the many choices we face in the modern world.
In this session, we will use history as a starting point to explore what happens when different cultures meet, influence one another, and create something new.
Tea & Thought is not a lecture or a note-taking class. Instead, Tea & Thought offers a gentle yet thoughtful space for dialogue, where everyone can observe, ask questions, and reflect together on the ideas that have shaped the modern world.
If you love classical culture, are interested in philosophy, or simply want to spend an evening having a slow, meaningful conversation, we would be delighted to see you at Tea & Thought.
☕ Come join us for a cup of tea, a little curiosity, and a journey into old stories and ideas that still have plenty of meaning for us today!
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