Drumming in the Park - South West Japan Festival

Try Japanese Festival Drumming with Taiko On!

Taiko is full body percussion involving basic rhythms, shouts, body movements and group coordination.

Taiko originates from the festival culture of Japan, which is as varied and diverse as the drum are loud.

Over the last 60 years, many groups have taken the colour and movement of Taiko from these local Japanese Matsuri festivals and brought them together on stage and introduced taiko to audiences around the globe.

Taiko is easily recognised for its stylised martial arts-like movements, simple powerful rhythms, and synchronised actions.

No experience necessary - suits all levels of fitness and great for all ages.