Group History#
Shachihoko Taiko was formed in March 2024 in Nanaimo in collaboration with the Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Society. We are dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Japanese Taiko drumming.
Founding Inspiration#
Shachihoko Taiko was formed in March 2024 in Nanaimo in collaboration with the Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Society. We are dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Japanese Taiko drumming.
Notable History#
- School Disstrict 68 Japanese Exchange Student welcome dinner; Chinese New Yar; Luminous Paths: Nanaimo 150 & Beyond; 7 Potatoes Japanese New Year’s party
Future Goals and Values#
To build a bridge between Canadian and Japanese cultural traditions
Performance Material Sources#
Learning from other groups and from workshops
Taiko Community Mentors in the Group#
We are still a young group but we could possibly work together to help each other with grant writing and building taiko