Discover the fascinating world of Taiko, the ‘big drum’ of Japan, an instrument that not only produces music, but also symbolizes a way of life, a spiritual path that encompasses body, mind, and soul.
Literally translated, Taiko means ‘big drum’, which refers both to the instrument itself and to the activity. Both are called Taiko.
Anyone can hit a drum, but that’s not Taiko… Real Taiko is a way of being, of living, a spiritual path. Playing Taiko involves the whole body and the mind.
Taiko is not just music that you can hear, it also involves powerful body movements that you can see, and the deep sound of the taiko resonates throughout your entire being.
Central role in Japanese culture
When Taiko originated is not known. What is known is that it is thousands of years old, and that it has been an indispensable instrument for centuries, even today, in Japanese culture: as a musical instrument, a means of communication (formerly from village to village) and as a religious object.
Today, Taiko is still used in Japan at religious ceremonies, to honor ancestors, at village festivals, in classical theater…
Connecting team building
Playing Taiko in a group creates a very connecting and enriching effect. With great pleasure, we also immerse your group in this world of Eastern percussion.
FAQ
What is Taiko exactly?
Taiko literally means big drum, referring both to the instrument and the activity. Anyone can hit a drum, but real Taiko is a way of being and living, a spiritual path that involves the whole body and the mind.
How does Taiko work as a team activity?
Playing Taiko in a group creates a very connecting and enriching effect. You share powerful body movements and the deep resonating sound together, which immerses your whole group in this world of Eastern percussion.
Where does Taiko come from?
Taiko is thousands of years old and has been central to Japanese culture for centuries as a musical instrument, a means of communication and a religious object. It is still played today at ceremonies, village festivals and in classical theatre.
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