Japanese Taiko Drumming

Australia Miyake Kai, now in its 13th year, has performed the traditional Japanese drumming style Miyake Taiko at the St Kilda Festival in 2023 and 2024, receiving great acclaim for its dynamic, audience-engaging performances. The group is part of WALAKADO, a Melbourne-based taiko community established in 2024. Named after the Japanese proverb “Laughter at the gate invites happiness,” WALAKADO shares the art of Japanese taiko drumming through school visits, festivals, regular classes, and mobile workshops.

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Precinct: St Kilda Beach & Surrounds
Date-time: Feb 15, 5:00 pm

A group of performers is engaged in a traditional Japanese Taiko drumming performance on stage. Two large drums with decorative ropes and detailed designs are positioned in the foreground, with performers striking them using wooden drumsticks in dynamic stances. Other participants stand in the background holding drumsticks, dressed in coordinated white and blue attire. The setting is indoors with a dark backdrop, highlighting the vibrant energy and cultural significance of the performance.