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Until now, you may have experienced Kasuga Onidaiko, Hamakawachi Onidaiko and Minamikatabe Ontaiko through EC workshops. This year, join us for the first-ever two-day, overnight tour where you will be able to experience on of the three companies in their home villages and visit the shrines and garages where they rehearse for their matsuri performances. At the end of the two days, participants from all three villages will come together at the Harbour Market for a special presentation. Come enjoy mingling with the local youth and immerse yourself in the authentic art in the lives of each village.
[About the Ontaiko of Minamikatabe]
The Ontaiko from Sado’s Minami Katabe region is a vigorous style of taiko drumming that is characterized by choreography set to the beat. It is always played in April festivities, and the performances of those who have been practicing the form since childhood are an extraordinary sight! Instead of beating the front end of the drum with energy, it is a form that accentuates the buoyant playing of the drumsticks. These movements are quite dance-like, so anyone interested in taiko and dance would be perfect for this workshop. During this session, participants will explore mukashidaiko which has a slower tempo as well as the light-hearted and lively sodaiko. Move your body, shout out and experience joy welling up from the bottom of your soles alongside the locals from Minami Katabe!
