Watsonville Taiko 25th Anniversary Performance
Watsonville Taiko will present its 25th anniversary performance titled “Eventide Over Momoyama,” a multigenerational celebration of life’s journey. Each person on this journey passes through life stages, gathering gifts of wisdom while seeking the fire of life. Our drummers, from age 7 to 77, have found their fire through drumming. Join us for this 90-minute celebration of life, energy, and the power of taiko, conceived and directed by Ikuyo Conant.
Watsonville Taiko will be joined by Shinsho-Mugen Daiko of Monterey, Hinoki Taiko from Cedar Grove Elementary School in San Jose, and Niseishin Taiko, advanced youth who practice at the dojo in Morgan Hill, to share the art of drumming. This production of original compositions and choreography showcases the visual expression of taiko, combining elements of dance, martial art, rhythm and music into a moving experience.
The sound of the taiko is the heart beat. It is the sound of life, and it resonates inside the body. This year we celebrate a quarter century of drumming and hope to keep the taiko heart beating for many years to come. Please join us for this very special taiko experience.
Watsonville Taiko is grateful for the support of the Arts Council Santa Cruz, the California Alliance for Traditional Arts, and local businesses that have helped make this performance possible.
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Watsonville Taiko 25th Anniversary Performance: Eventide Over Momoyama
Saturday April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday April 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Cabrillo Crocker Theater • 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos – Free Parking
Ticket Price + Service Charges: General $21 – Senior/Student $16 – Youth under 15 yr., $12
Information: (831) 435-4594 www.watsonvilletaiko.org