About

AAPI Month, celebrated in May, honors the contributions and cultural heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the U.S. At our in-person celebration, attendees can relax on the grass, enjoy a picnic, and listen to traditional music. The event features expert performances on the Suona, a classical Chinese instrument, and a Japanese-inspired drumming ensemble.

Details

May 18, Wednesday @6:30 PM Griffin Museum Terrace, 67 Shore Road, Winchester

About the Artists

  • ShinDaiko

    "Taiko is Japanese for “drum.” The word has come to refer to both the art form of Japanese drumming as well as the drums themselves. Taiko drums have been used in temple ceremonies, in battle, and as instruments for the Japanese Imperial court. Wood, bamboo, cowhide, and metal – these materials, used in the construction of traditional Japanese instruments, affirm the connection of the player to the natural world.Taiko in Japan today is a unique blend of tradition, spanning thousands of years of history, and modern creative expression combining elements of jazz, martial arts, dance, and spirituality."

    "We are a Boston, Massachusetts-based ensemble specializing in Japanese Taiko drumming, known as Shindaiko. The Japanese character "Shin" in our name signifies "progressing" or "pushing ahead." Our goal is to consistently advance our musical vision, venture into uncharted territory with fresh ideas and concepts, and seamlessly blend the commanding Taiko sounds with various musical influences, crafting a unique and unmistakable melody of our own." ---- ShinDaiko











    Check out Shin Daiko's Website 

  • YaZhiGao

    Guo Yazhi is a renowned suona virtuoso known for his influence in traditional and contemporary music. In the 1990s, he was a top suona musician in Beijing’s recording industry, contributing to films, TV shows, and the Spring Festival Gala. He later became a key figure in Hong Kong pop music, performing with artists like Huang Yaoming, Li Hackin, and Liu Meijun.

    Guo has premiered modern suona concertos like Calling the Phoenix and The Great Desert and released over ten solo albums. Recognized as "China’s Louis Armstrong" by Boston Radio, he has been featured in CCTV, TVB, and RTHK documentaries, earning global acclaim.

    Check out YaZhiGao's Website 

Sponsored by

The Network for Social Justice

https://nfsj.org/

Winchester School of Chinese Culture

https://www.wscc-ma.org/index.php

CAN-WIN

https://www.towncommon.org/index.php/organization/chinese-american-network-winchester-can-win

Winchester Cultural Council

https://www.winchesterculturalcouncil.org/

Winchester Cultural District

https://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/index.html