FANTASTIC NEWS!! Today, Sunday the 21st September, our group (through the languages department of the University of Tasmania) has been given four brand new Shimedaikos to use, straight from Japan, and custom made by experts especially for our group. Professor Miyamoto from Mie University was instrumental in raising the money for the Shimedaiko. This morning, the new taiko were given to the group in a special ceremony at Stanley Burbury Theatre. The contingent of fifteen Japanese people who travelled to Australia for the ceremony were treated to some wonderful Japanese dancing as well as a performance by the Taiko group.

Come to practice soon and check out these beautiful new drums.