Satsuki Kai Satsuki Kai Japanese Dance Group The Satsuki kai was formed in May 2011 by Nishikawa Kayo of the Nishikawa School of Japanese classical dance to give people an opportunity to enjoy learning Japanese dance. The name comes from the pronunciation of the old name for May, “satsuki”, although it is written with a different…
The Sakura Singers Sakura Singers The Sakura Singers was formed in 1970 as a mixed choral group under the auspices of the JCCA (Japanese Canadian Citizens Association), directed by Mrs. Ruth Suzuki. This is our amazing 47th year with the same music director. They have a very special affinity with the Taiwanese society as our…
Dharma Drum Mountain – Vancouver Drum Ensemble Dharma Drum Mountain – Vancouver Drum Ensemble The Drum Ensemble of DDM (Dharma Drum Mountain) Vancouver Center is composed of a group of drumming enthusiasts who associate themselves with the fundamental concepts of DDM. Through the integration of drumming and Chan meditation practice, drummers learn to cultivate their…
Extreme Diabolo Arthur Chi With miraculous skill honed by years of training, Arthur Chi is a diabolo artist without limits. Combining his deep respect for tradition, Arthur develops new and previously unimaginable routines for the ancient instrument by using moves and techniques from traditional martial arts. Performing from the stage to the streets, Arthur represents…
Spintop Kids Sanxia Spintops Throughout the world baroque-era architecture has been closely associated with European colonialism, and Taiwan is no stranger to either. Along the Sanxia Old Street in Taiwan, beautifully preserved baroque architecture from the Japanese era can still be found. The dramatic contrast of light and shadow found in these buildings have provided…
Hear Them Out Sheng-Xiang & Band ft. Misa Guitarist and vocalist Sheng-Xiang Lin is well known throughout Asia and overseas for his work with various social movements as well as his indie music. Composing with his longtime friend and bandmate Yongfeng Chung, their deep understanding of Taiwan’s traditional agricultural society combined with a distinctive musical…
Fresh on the heels of a Cultural Tango with Hong Kong, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is back for an enthusiastic “Kanpai, Japan!”
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko Vancouver Okinawa Taiko Vancouver Okinawa Taiko, formerly known as Yuaikai Ryukyu Taiko, is an Okinawan taiko dance group that was formed in Metro Vancouver in 2004. The group wishes to be “ambassadors” of Okinawan folk performing art in which Okinawan style drumming and dancing combine together along with traditional as well as…