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Taiko - The Art of Japanese Drumming

FREE for ALL Chicago Tea Festival attendees.
NO TICKET NEEDED.

A festival admission ticket is required to attend workshops, cupping sessions, and other events. All tickets for these activities are final, non-refundable, and cannot be canceled, returned, or exchanged. Thank you for your understanding.


Saturday, April 11 @ 11:30 AM (30 min.)

Sunday, April 12 @ 1:30 PM (30 min.)

Experience the power and energy of Taiko drumming at the Chicago Tea Festival! In collaboration with the Japanese Culture Center, this event will showcase the thunderous sound, dynamic rhythms, and athletic physical artistry of this iconic Japanese tradition. Learn about kumi-daiko (ensemble drumming) and its deep connection to Japanese festivals (matsuri) while enjoying an unforgettable live performance.