Chizuko is honored to be guest speaker at Hawaii Buddhist Council “Hanamatsuri” celebrating the Buddha’s Birthday.
Chizuko – Guest Speaker at Hawaii Buddhist Council “Hanamatsuri”
Article on Taiko’s Health Benefits
Taiko: Beat out the health benefits of these Japanese drums
by Stephanie Colls
TAIKO are traditional Japanese drums that make one helluva noise, give you a great workout and provide heaps of fun. Originally played as part of religious ceremonies and festivals, in the past few decades, they’ve also become performance instruments, with taiko troupes popping up all over the world. So grab your earplugs and get ready for the multitude of benefits.
Special Workshop (5/1): “Ei Ja Nai Ka?” by PJ Hirabayashi
The inspiration for Ei Ja Nai Ka (EJNK) came from the high energy of Japanese festivals and folk dances, such as Kyushu’s Kokura Gion Matsuri and Awa Odori of Shikoku. EJNK is dedicated to the Issei (the first Japanese immigrants to America) and celebrates Japanese American history through movements that reflect the Issei’s work in agriculture, mining, and railroad construction. In recent years, EJNK has expanded beyond San Jose Taiko and is included in a growing number of North American Obon festivals.
Ei Ja Nai Ka is also one of several shared experiences used to bring people together under the idea of TaikoPeace. TaikoPeace, created by PJ Hirabayashi, is a movement, mindset, and mantra dedicated to unleash creativity, spark new connections of co-creativity, and heal the human spirit through the dynamic energy of taiko drumming. Inspired by Karen Armstrong’s Charter for Compassion, TaikoPeace seeks to amplify positive social change through personal transformation among all people. To learn more visit: http://pjhirabayashi.com
Date: May 1, 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Washington Middle School Continue reading
Chizuko Endo Honored as UH Asians Studies’ Distinguished Alumni
Our Founder and Managing Director Chizuko Endo (M.A. Asian Studies) was honored the inaugural University of Hawai’i School of Asian and Pacific Studies Distinguished Alumni Award along with Senator Kalani English (Pacific Island Studies)!
Omedetou Gozaimasu Chizuko-sensei!
“Injury Prevention for the Performing Artist” Special Workshop by JoJo Salami
“Injury Prevention for the Performing Artist”
Special Workshop by Jo Jo Salami (Friday, March 11 at 6-8pm)
Jo-Jo Salami is a Bodywork Therapist from Boston. He specializes in function,structural integration, osseous/muscular balance and stabilization, connective/deep tissue work and energy work. He has worked with taiko drummers on both coasts and Hawaii, conducted workshops for North American Taiko Conferences. During his stay, he will also be available for private treatments.
Date & Time: Friday 3/11, 6-8pm
Location: Washington Middle School Choral Room
Fee: $35 for adults, $25 for youth to age 17
Things to Bring: comfortable clothing, bottle of water, large towel to sit/lie on
More information: 808-737-7236 / taikoclasses@gmail.com
Registration Form:
Taiko Center of the Pacific 