Taiko

Taiko and ritualistic practices in Japan Introduction Taiko drumming in Japanese culture is inextricably tied to several historical ritualistic practices. These range from establishing a working rhythm while performing labor to martial arts and military cadence. Often noted as one of Japan 's core reflections of traditional Japanese culture, Taiko has evolved from its traditional roots into a popular contemporary sport. This paper would explore the origins of Taiko drumming, its applications in various ritualistic practices, and how Taiko rhythms and movement have transmitted this information across generations. Attention will be paid to a wide range of Taiko songs, ranging from popular contemporaries to sea shanties over a century old. Furthermore,…

2005. "Of Roots and Race: Discourses of Body and Place in Japanese Taiko Drumming." Social Science Japan Journal 8 (2): 197-212. This article analyzes the instruction of taiko drumming in Japan as a particular ‘technique of the body’, encodes and articulate notions of identity and difference in Japanese bodies and through bodily practice. This article will help my paper to affirm taiko as a Japanese activity. This article also further explains in details of the required different playing…

"Sakura Matsuri" offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. As BBG is botanic garden you will find different types of Prunus trees like "Kanzan", "Okame", "Shirotae" etc. You will get chance to see all different types of flowers blooming at different stages. Address:- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Event date & time:- April 30 and May 1, 2016 10am - 6pm Admission fees:- Adults - $25, Seniors (65 and over) - $20, Students 12+ with valid ID -…

was packed with a variety of people from the community and students. The evening event started fifteen minutes late, and then we were welcomed by the Dean of the college of arts and humanities Mitch Avila. He discussed how throughout the semester they had several guest speakers and field trips to Manzanar and stressed how it was important to remember how many Japanese American were incarnation. After that the program began with Coco Mori a student from the Calle Mayor Middle…

her get so embarrassed that she turned as red as a lucky red envelope from Lunar New Year. I was not quite sure what they were singing and rapping about at first, I only understood little bits and pieces. Since my friend spoke Vietnamese, I asked her to translate for me. After a little bit here eyes went wide and she laughed hysterically. She would not tell me what they were actually saying, but she told me it had something to do with taking off shoes. The second to last performance was what…

I have gotten through most of my school career and am facing my last few years as a student in high school student. As I am just beginning, I don’t really know what to expect. As it stands, my biggest fear related to high school is failing all of my classes with a zero since it is extremely easy to do this here. This is hard considering at least three of my class grades depend on tests and quizzes, including Algebra, there is almost no hope for me. I am not sure if I can get through these…

Hilo, Hawai’i – The Hawai’i State University (HSU) has hired Keala Fonseca as the new head coach of women’s basketball team. It has been three months after HSU’s former head coach Lilo Shimooka resigned her position without providing a validate reason for her resignation. After reviewing a total of 110 applications, Taiko Cruz, HSU’s athletic director and the chair of HSU Coach Search Committee, announced that the committee have made a final decision and Fonseca accepted the position as head…

things. For example, leggings adorned with the Christian cross, covering the crotch area is considered a religious cultural appropriation. The purpose of the research paper is to analyze the difference between appreciating and appropriating Asian culture through the cultural and religious lenses. Asian culture is one of the most advanced and unique cultures in the enter world. So when you see American celebrities singing song about drugs and a samurai ninja in the background, it is a…

There are five essential roles that are involved to create an outstanding performance. There is a leading character called Shite. The shite may act as a deity, a holy man, a demon, a spirit, or a living man depending on each play. Movements are used to express various moods. The supporting character, waki, plays roles such as a monk, priest or samurai. The waki always portrays living people in contrast to the shite. The musicians are known as Hayashi. There are four musicians that provide…

in my house is a very large White wedding kimono, or a long, loose robe with wide sleeves, that is tied with a sash, that my parents purchased in Japan for only five-thousand yen or about fifty American dollars. Although, my mother didn’t wear this kimono during her wedding it is still a very beautiful kimono that my family proudly displays in our house. Another Japanese decoration that we have in our house is some handmade Japanese dolls that we purchased in Okinawa while we were living there.…