Photo credit: Nick Shenoy (May 2018 at Mifflin Square Park)
Mar 31 (Sun), 11:00 am – 5:00 pm ~ Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin
Surround yourself with cherry blossoms and the rumble of taiko drums at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. There will be a dozen taiko groups performing throughout the day. KyoDaiko will be on at 11:15 am. More at: www.markhrooney.com
Apr 6 (Sat), 2:00 – 4:00 pm ~ Cherry Blossom Festival at Cherry Hill Library
Celebrate the cherry blossom season and explore Japanese culture. Besides taiko, there will be tea ceremony, ikebana, sushi making, kimono dressing and more! Registration required: Cherry Hill Public Library
Apr 8 (Mon), 5:45 – 6:30 pm ~ Phillies 2019 Asian Pacific Heritage Night
Catch KyoDaiko before the game as we warm up the crowd at the Left Field Gate entrance. First pitch is at 7:05, so you’ll have plenty of time to grab a soft pretzel and cold beverage and get to your seat after our performance. More at: https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials
Apr 13 & Apr 20 (Sat), 10:00 am – 3:00 pm ~ Cherry Blossom Days at Morris Arboretum
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture amidst a gorgeous collection of cherry blossom trees and other Japanese garden elements at the Morris Arboretum. KyoDaiko will perform at 10:30 am and 12:00 pm both days. Depending on the date, you can also see tea ceremony, a samurai arts demonstration, bonsai exhibit and more. Details at: Morris Arboretum
Apr 26 (Fri), between 8:00am-4:00pm ~ Faith and Spiritual Affairs Conference: Health Justice
It will be a full day of exploring the intersections of mental, physical, spiritual and community health at the Philadelphia Convention Center. KyoDaiko will close out the event with some interactive taiko thunder! For details go to: DBHIDS
Apr 27 (Sat), between 1:00-4:30 pm ~ Kent County Library Sakura Mini Matsuri (Delaware)
The library will celebrate spring with a mini cherry blossom festival. Enjoy traditional Japanese dance and a kimono demonstration by Kuniko Kanawa, a presentation on the history of anime/manga/cosplay by the Delaware Anime Society, taiko drumming and more! Details here: Kent County Delaware Public Library
May 5 (Sun), 4:00-5:00 pm ~ KyoDaiko Concert at The Theatre at Yellow Springs
We’ll be returning as guests of West Pikeland Township for a full concert at their theatre in Chester Springs, PA. Come hear and experience what taiko is all about, as we perform our repertoire for our friends at Yellow Springs. More info at Theater at Yellow Springs – West Pikeland