Over 500 taiko drummers from across North America, Hawaii, Japan, and beyond congregated in Portland, Oregon for a weekend of workshops, discussions, and performances at the 2019 North American Taiko Conference. The local groups (Taiko Community of Portland) moved over 300 drums, 300 stands, and 100 pieces of additional equipment. We volunteered for equipment, logistics, opening reception, Taiko Ten program, Taiko Jam concerts, hospitality, fundraising, and marketing. 

After the conference, Portland Taiko lent its drums to the Women and Taiko program, so we took the night off and celebrated! Thanks to all of you who supported the North American Taiko Conference with your donations and volunteer work! Otsukaresame deshita!!!