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Workshops for everyone! Portland Taiko performers in Japan got to learn from Kaoly Asano, while those that stayed behind got to host a workshop with Kenny & Chizuko Endo. Even some of our students got to participate! Everyone agrees that their
It's been a month since wrapping up our fall concert Gaman: Past & Present, and we're continuing to debrief about the fulfilling work we were able to do thanks to all of your support. Here's some more photos to enjoy from our photographer Kathar
Halloween Set List: HA!wl NoBOOri Salmon GHOST AkatomBOO All is SPOOKY OyaGHOUL Don Don Happy Halloween from Portland Taiko!🧚🦈👹🐅🧑‍🔬👑🧙🏻‍♀️💀
Thanks for all the support for Gaman: Past & Present! If you weren't able to join us, please enjoy these stunning photos by one of our photographers, the extremely talented Rich Iwasaki. More photos to come!
Gaman. In Japanese culture it is a word used to embody perseverance through difficult times with dignity. This concept, though deeply rooted in Japanese culture, resonates universally. It embodies the strength and resilience that people from all walk
Why gaman? To me, the spirit of gaman is about my paternal grandmother, Sumiko Furuta (pictured as she was evacuated from her home on Bainbridge Island after EO9066.) When I used to ask about the incarceration camps, she would always say, with a sm
Taiko were once used to set the boundaries of villages. The drum would be played and people would walk out in all directions until the sound could just barely be heard. The drum was used to alert the community in times of danger, and to call people t