Taiko Kids Perth Japan Festival Matsuri Western Australia

Taiko Kids Perth Japan Festival Matsuri Western Australia 2018

is a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. In Japanese, the term refers to any kind of drum, but outside Japan, it is used to refer to any of the various Japanese drums called wadaiko and to the form of ensemble taiko drumming more specifically called kumi-daiko.

Perth Japan Festival Matsuri event is a Japanese cultural event that includes traditional music and clothing, martial arts and dance demonstrations, and Japanese food and goods. The Festival (Matsuri event) that is a pubic event and will take place in the Perth CBD. The Festival is the biggest Japanese cultural event in WA and the only event held in Perth that is dedicated to celebrating Japanese culture.

About Taiko drumming music

The process of constructing taiko varies between manufacturers, and preparation of both the drum body and skin can take several years depending on the method.
Taiko has a mythological origin in Japanese folklore, but historical records suggest that taiko were introduced to Japan through Korean and Chinese cultural influence as early as the 6th century CE. Some taiko is similar to instruments originating from India. Archaeological evidence also supports the view that taiko was present in Japan during the 6th century in the Kofun period. Their function has varied throughout history, ranging from communication, military action, theatrical accompaniment, and religious ceremony to both festival and concert performances. In modern times, taiko have also played a central role in social movements for minorities both within and outside Japan.
Kumi-daiko performance, characterized by an ensemble playing on different drums, was developed in 1951 through the work of Daihachi Oguchi and has continued with groups such as Kodo. Other performance styles, such as hachijō-daiko, have also emerged from specific communities in Japan. Kumi-daiko performance groups are active not only in Japan, but also in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, Taiwan, and Brazil. Taiko performance consists of many components in technical rhythm, form, stick grip, clothing, and the particular instrumentation. Ensembles typically use different types of barrel-shaped nagadō-daiko as well as smaller shime-daiko. Many groups accompany the drums with vocals, strings, and woodwind instruments.

Taiko Kids Perth Japan Festival Matsuri Western Australia 2018

About Perth Japan festival Matsuri

Perth Japan Festival is a cultural event to held every summer (around February or March) in Perth since 2013. A cultural event to promote friendship between Japan and Perth. Includes Japanese food stalls, small goods, and exhibits of cultural information. Stage events include Japanese martial arts, music and pop culture.

Perth Japan festival attractions

Perth Japan Festival is the Japanese summer festival that all visitors to enjoy Japanese food, cultural exhibition and experiences. Our popular stalls are coming back every year and you can have a great day full of experience of Japanese
Looking for more hands-on activities can get involved in a variety of workshops and presentations, including the Bonsai Society Of Western Australia, the Fukushima Society. Gundam model kit building, Sanshin and sanba lessons, Yobe Cosplay York Wara art and more.
Foodies will have a field day too thanks to the likes of Batter Up Taiyaki, Fumi’s Japanese Pancakes & Noodles, Ninja Cuisine, Oishii Japanese Street Food, Shikisai Japanese Cooking Class, Tokyo Baby Cakes, Yatai By Cheese & Charcuterie and noodles more.

I hope you enjoyed this year Perth Japan Festival Matsuri in Perth Forrest Place a lot of entertainment, great performance, music, dancing, great food, fun and Japanese Culture. See you next year.