Kawa Taiko was formed in Ontario, Oregon in February 2000 ignited by a performance by Portland Taiko in Ontario in 1999.
Kawa (which means “river” in Japanese) Taiko (which means “drum”) is a project of the Snake River Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, operating as a non-profit club. The group likes to have fun and at the same time hopes to educate and entertain the public with a centuries’ old art form from Japan. The original founders were mothers who wanted to share this culture with their children, however currently the group is comprised of adults from all over the Treasure Valley who are very dedicated to preserving this craft. The group is self- taught, although various taiko masters from Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and Pocatello have generously shared their expertise. Members have also attended conferences in Seattle, Vancouver BC, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Las Vegas for motivation, inspiration and to advance their taiko skills.
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For more information about Kawa Taiko, please contact Janet Komoto at (208) 739-2777 or email Janet here
Contact:
Janet Komoto
janetkomoto@gmail.com
208-739-2777
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