Mark H Rooney Taiko

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Sakura Taiko Fest

Join us for Mark H Taiko’s signature annual event!

Miyako Taiko performs at the 2019 Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin
photo by Raymond Fudge

The Sakura Taiko Fest has grown from a small concert first held in a dance studio to a full day of taiko performances among DC’s famous cherry blossoms. Each year, we welcome a number of East Coast taiko groups and feature a variety of different taiko styles as a celebration of Japanese-American cultural and artistic traditions.

This year, for our 8th annual event, we’re thrilled to be back at the Tidal Basin with another full-day takeover of the ANA performance stage!

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Prior events

March 31, 2019 @ The Tidal Basin

Thanks to all of our 2019 performers:
Kyo Daiko (Philadelphia, PA); GoDaiko Drummers (Novi, MI); Pittsburgh Taiko (Pittsburgh, PA); Yamatai (Cornell University, Ithaca, NY); Triangle Taiko with Special Taiko (Raleigh, NC); ShinDaiko (Boston, MA); Nen Daiko (Fairfax Station, VA) … and of course all the members of the Mark H Taiko Rec Class, Miyako Taiko, and the Mark H Taiko Connection!
March 25, 2018 @ The Tidal Basin

Our first “Takeover” of the Tidal Basin Stage!
Thanks to all of our 2018 performers:
The Genki Spark (Boston, MA); Triangle Taiko (Raleigh, NC); Odaiko New England (Boston, MA); Kyo Daiko (Philadelphia, PA); Pittsburgh Taiko (Pittsburgh, PA); Nen Daiko (Fairfax Station, VA) … and of course all the members of the Mark H Taiko Rec Class, Miyako Taiko, and Kizuna!
April 9, 2017 @ University of Maryland

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Thanks to all of our 2017 performers:
Kyo Daiko (Philadelphia, PA); ShinDaiko (Boston, MA); Nen Daiko (Fairfax Station, VA) … and of course all the members of the Mark H Taiko School, Miyako Taiko, and Kizuna!
April 3, 2016 @ University of Maryland

2016 Sakura Taiko Fest

Thanks to all of our 2016 performers:
Kyo Daiko (Philadelphia, PA); ShinDaiko (Boston, MA); Nen Daiko (Fairfax Station, VA) … and of course all the members of the Mark H Taiko School, Miyako Taiko, and Kizuna!
April 18, 2015 @ University of Maryland

2015 Sakura Taiko Fest

Thanks to our 2015 performers:
Kyo Daiko (Philadelphia, PA); Nen Daiko (Fairfax Station, VA) … and of course all the members of Miyako Taiko and Kizuna!
April 13, 2014 @ Dance Exchange, Takoma Park, MD

Sakura Taiko Fest 2014

Thanks to our 2014 performers:
Nen Daiko (Fairfax Station, VA) PLUS the members of Kizuna and students from the Mark H Taiko School!

April 14, 2013 @ Dance Exchange, Takoma Park, MD

Thanks to our 2013 performers from the inaugural STF:
Nen Daiko (Fairfax Station, VA) PLUS the members of Kizuna and students from the Mark H Taiko School!

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