Taiko, the traditional Japanese drums are not just amazing to listen to but also brilliant to watch. Mostly seen and heard at festivals, they are an integral part of Japanese culture. They even have become so popular that some Taiko performers have made a name for themself internationally.
One of them is the Yamato Drummers, established in 1993 they have become famous beyond the borders of Japan. They have given concerts in 54 countries, performing in front of over a million people. And this February they will be giving Livestream concerts for you to see. A fantastic opportunity to see them play and perform, despite COVID-19. So make sure you tune in to their performances, as they assemble every weekend in February showing-off a different venue in Asuka, a village in the Nara prefecture where they are from.
It is free to watch them, however, donations are welcome should you enjoy the show. They will not just be distributed to the Yamato Drummers, but also to the sights that they perform at. So this is a good cause helping both the performers and also the local communities.
The List of Performances
- February 6th (Saturday) @ Asukanotanada rice terraces watch
- February 7th (Sunday) @ Gufukuji Temple watch
- February 20th (Saturday) @ Kitorakofun watch
- February 21st (Sunday) @ Asukaniimasu Shrine watch
- February 27th (Saturday) @ Okadera Temple watch
- February 28th (Sunday) @ Amakashi Hill watch
Important to Know
Each performance will start at 5 pm JST sharp and is said to be roughly 1h long. They are only live-streamed and cannot be watched afterward so make sure to set your reminder.
For more information on the live performance check out their official website. There is also plenty of other info on the locations and the history of the group. For what to expect have a look at one of their videos here:
*Photo Credit: http://www.yamatodrummers.com/index.html
