Plan Your Weekend: Taiko Drumming
Posted in Exhibitions, Kiku, Programs and Events, Video on November 6 2009, by Plant Talk
| Thrilling Japanese Art Form on Conservatory Lawn
Thundering and thrilling, the taiko (Japanese drum) has been called “the voice and spirit of the Japanese people.” From its roots in agriculture and the ancient music of shrines and temples, traditional taiko folk music is believed to entertain the gods, attract good fortune, drive away evil forces and insects, lend strength and courage to warriors, and celebrate life. Each weekend during Kiku in the Japanese Autumn Garden experience the sounds of both ancient and modern Japan by the group Taiko Masala on the Conservatory Lawn. |
