San Jose Taiko March 7, 2008

Since 1973, San Jose Taiko (SJT) has mesmerized audiences with powerful drumming. Performers express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the taiko.

With its roots in the folk tradition of Japan, taiko has served many purposes. Priests used taiko to chase evil spirits and insects from the rice fields; Samurai used taiko to bolster courage and instill fear in the enemy; villagers used taiko to pray for rain, to enliven festivals, and to give thanks for bountiful harvests.

With the power and beauty of taiko at its center, SJT aims to transcend cultural boundaries and to foster greater understanding of Japanese American culture.

Tickets - Adults $25, Seniors $23, Students $13

Official Website: http://www.reifcenter.org