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KAZE DAIKO is a performing taiko group for youth and young adults with strong ties to the local Japanese-American community. In KD, we strive to develop an appreciation of Japanese music and movement; to learn about Japanese and Japanese American culture, history and heritage; to help members develop and maintain a sense of identity, pride and self-confidence; to reach out to a broader community in support of diversity, tolerance and mutual education; to foster teamwork and unity of purpose.
Upcoming Performances: - Mercer Island Summer Celebration, July 11, 2009 from 1:15 - 2:15 pm, Pergola Stage - 11th annual Dance This 2009, July 11, 2009 7:30 pm at Paramount Theatre - Uwajimaya Renton Grand Opening, July 25th from 12:00 to 12:30pm - Hiroshima to Hope, Lantern Floating Peace Ceremony at Green Lake, August 6, 2009 in conjunction with Seattle Kokon Taiko, Time TBD. - Issaquah Farmers Market (across from Costco), August TBD
6-12-09 Update! Sorry... 2009 Summer Youth Taiko Workshop has filled up: To get your son or daughter on the list for future workshops contact Barbara at rnblittles@comcast.net
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History: KAZE DAIKO was formed in January 2000 by Griffin Joko-Fujimoto, Marisa Kawada, Leigh Momii, Alaina Mori, Cara Mori and Kanae Nakamura with the support of parents and under the direction of Stan Shikuma. All founding members had previously trained under Scot Kamimae of Tsunami Taiko. KD was fortunate to have a workshop with taiko master Kenny Endo in March of 2000, gave our first performance in April.
Major events in which Kaze Daiko has participated:
- Foot Hand Drum Event at UW Ethnic Cultural Center - Seattle Bon Odori - Featured on Channel 13 News - Cherry Blossom Festival - Seattle Center - Uwajimaya - Seattle International District Street Fair - Ichiro Welcoming Event @ Safeco Field - Seattle Folk Life Festival - Japanese American Citizen's League Installation Banquet - Seattle Symphony's Day of Music @ Benaroya Hall - Seattle Asian Art Museum - Walk For Rice - Mariners Salute to Japanese/Pacific Rim Baseball Night - National Go Convention - North American Science Fiction Convention - Boeing Asian American Professionals Association gala dinner - 442nd Commemoration - Bellevue Community College Aki Matsuri - Seattle Sonics NBA Draft Party - Seattle Art Museum Japan Night - Seattle Olympic Sculpture Park Grand Opening
and other various performances including:
- Bon Marche private party @ The Paramount Theater - Families with Children from China - Special Olympics - Team Survivor N.W. - Rainier Beach Public Library - Arts in the Park - Lynnwood Senior Center - Douglas Truth Public Library - Seattle Public Library - Bellevue Regional Library - Don Bosco Japanese Immersion Camp - Discovery Elementary School - Bellevue 24-hour Relay
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Last updated: 01 July 2009 04:12:01 PM
