Eighth-grader Lily Kubo noted how physical the art form is. One thing is that my forearms have about doubled in size since I began, which is always good, Lily says, because now I can help my parents bring in the groceries with, like, no problem.
Christine Kubo, who started the Taiko program 16 years ago, aims to give kids an opportunity to work and play together as a community while learning about their agricultural roots.
Kubo reflects on her experiences growing up in post-World War II Japan, noting that drum players in festivals were predominantly male. This was a paradigm shift when she saw women playing Taiko in the U.S.
Her initiative not only embraces the traditional Japanese culture but also encourages collaboration among children from diverse backgrounds, ultimately enhancing their sense of community.
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