Chimugukuru ちむぐくる: Serenade of Soul & Spirit Shuichiro & Daich from Japan with local artists Sansho Daiko, Nori Nori Unravelling and Spirit of the tides by Marina Sunday, September 13 4:30 – 6:00pm The Cultch Tickets: $26 – $31 (included $6.25 service charge) Info: thecultch.com Chimugukuru ちむぐくる is an Okinawan expression that speaks heartfelt connection […]
Canada Miyake Taiko Kai / Autumn Classes 2025
Location: Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert St, Vancouver, BC Schedule & Fee of Taiko Classes: Registration: Through the following webpage of the City of Vancouver https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=Taiko&viewMode=list More Information: https://www.norinoriproduction.ca/schedule-taiko-classes/ Contact for Questions: Noriko Kobayashi (canadamiyaketaiko@gmail.com) Miyake Style Traditional Drumming Miyake-style is a low-stance form of festival drumming popularized worldwide and is very […]
Concert – Echoes: Celebrating 45 Years of Taiko in Canada
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm (doors at 7 pm) Performance Works on Granville Island, 1218 Cartwright Street Sliding Scale Tickets In Advance: $20/ $25/ $30; 12 & under: $15; Purchase online at Showpass: https://www.showpass.com/echoes/ Vancouver Taiko Society is pleased to announce a concert featuring new work by seven local taiko groups: Chibi Taiko, […]
Vancouver Miyake Taiko Workshop
Miyake-Jima Geino Doushi-Kai Taiko Drumming Workshops in Vancouver, Canada takes place April 27 – 28, 2024 at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Led by guest teachers: Kazuhiro Tsumura & Haruyoshi Tsumura. Thanks to UBC Department of Ethnomusicology for their support. Workshop Description There will be 2 x Short (2-hour) workshops, one on each day, […]
Annual Sanshin Day 三線の日 2024
The 3rd Annual Sanshin Day is back! This year’s Sanshin Day, a special guest Hitoshi Kiyomura (Sanshin craftsman & musician from Tarama Island) will demonstrate Sanshin making, a short workshop, and performance. Registration is required as limited space. $25/person. Monday March 4, 2024, 7pm – 9pm Nikei National Museum & Cultural Centre Burnaby, 6688 Southoaks […]
Rakuichi Mikoshi Vancouver: 20th Anniversary Event
Rakuichi Mikoshi Vancouver will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary Event at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby this spring! This in-person gathering promises an unforgettable experience and will culminate in a special ceremony to complete the mikoshi shrine with decorations. Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese arts and crafts, indulge in delectable […]
Katari Taiko Winter/Spring Classes
Katari Taiko | 2024 WINTER-SPRING CLASSES An eight-week course featuring hands on taiko workshops and the history of taiko in the Japanese Canadian community Thursday evenings February 8, 15, 22, 29 & March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours) Fee: $400 Maximum 6 participants Location: Vancouver Japanese Hall, […]
Finding Her Beat at the Rio September 26
Special screening of the documentary feature film Finding Her Beat Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Rio Theater. 6:30pm Live performance by Uzume Taiko Buy tickets Film website Film trailer About the Film In the midst of a frozen Minnesota winter, a Japanese drum master and Korean adoptee from North Dakota join forces to assemble the world’s […]
Katari Taiko Fall Classes
Katari Taiko | 2023 FALL CLASSES An eight-week course featuring hands on taiko workshops and the history of taiko in the Japanese Canadian community Thursday evenings September 21 & 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 and November 2 & 9, 2023 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours) Fee: $400 Maximum 6 participants Location: […]
Uzume Taiko presents: Intimate Portraits
Uzume Taiko & Friends celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a series of specially-filmed performances and collaborations! The artists are available by live chat during the Premiere “Intimate Portraits” performances. ALL ONLINE EVENTS START AT 8pm PST / 11pm EST Premiere Virtual Concert Event 1: MAY 1 – Uzume Taiko + Orchid Ensemble The 60-minute Events capture […]