#TaikoLove Photo Challenge - October 29-31 - Spirit, Gratitude and Next Generation

Why is this photo challenge called #TaikoLove? It is because taiko can build love in a community, and that is so important.

Taiko can bring positive energy to those who feel stressed out and disconnected. It can be a place where people feel appreciated and celebrated each week.

The #TaikoLove photo challenge was a window into all those weekly practices and performances across the world. There are people everywhere sharing the love of taiko with people of all ages. Think about how much taiko helps people to build confidence, experience joy and feel connection.

For one month, we imagined that we were all playing together. What a sound and feeling!
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Thank you to everyone who joined the #TaikoLove photo challenge. We shared our vision for what taiko is and can be for the next generation. It feels sad it's over, but let's keep the conversation going.
Enjoy the posts from the last three days of the photo challenge, and much #TaikoLove to all of you!

How Much #TaikoLove Did We Generate?

#TaikoLove is not measurable, but here are some fun stats about the #TaikoLove photo challenge.

Thirteen groups posted a #TaikoLove post every day in October:

• Cairns Taiko
• Denver Taiko
• Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko
• Ho Etsu Taiko
• Kazenodaichi Taiko
• Kiseiko-Mineidanchi
• Kyo Daiko
• Naruwan Taiko
• Puna Taiko
• San Jose Taiko
• Shinzui Daiko
• Tama Daiko

These groups posted more than 20 times:

• Ikkon Wadaiko
• Kita no Taiko
• Ryushin Rosario Taiko
• ShinDaiko
• Sophia from Taiko Tides
• Unit Souzou
• Yama no Oto

There were 51 groups or individuals who participated - here's the full list of #TaikoLove participants! These groups were located in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, Scotland, Spain, the United States and Wales.

There were a total of 743 posts on the themes during October. 

The most popular theme was October 16 with the theme of  Uniforms - that had 30 posts. The least popular themes were October 22 (Signature Move) and October 29 (Spirit) with 19 posts each. 

Here are the photos from the last 3 days of the campaign!

October 29 - Spirit

Naruwan Taiko

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Day 29 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: SPIRIT! There is no spirit like the spirit we evoke when helping our members celebrate their happiest days! . . . . . #taiko #weddingtaiko #graduationtaiko #spirit #naruwantaiko

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 4:36pm PDT

San Jose Taiko

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Anyone else in that Halloween spirit? Join us on Halloween from 5-7:30 in Japantown for taiko performances, trick-or-treating and more! Halloween in Japantown 2018 is almost here!! #taikolove

A post shared by San Jose Taiko (@sanjosetaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 4:39pm PDT

Cairns Taiko

Ikkon Wadaiko

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@nendaiko challenge! Day 29 - Spirit! The symbol that represents our spirit! #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

A post shared by Ikkon Wadaiko (@ikkon_wadaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 5:43pm PDT

Unit Souzou

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We've got #spirit! #taikolove

A post shared by Unit Souzou (@unitsouzou) on Oct 29, 2018 at 8:25am PDT

Miyako Taiko

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Carley Okamura with Kita no Taiko

​Today's Nen Daiko #TaikoLove photo theme is 'spirit'.
This has always been one of my favourite photos of myself because it's so candid. It's not posed, but it really captures the feeling many of us get from taiko

​Puna Taiko

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#taikolove day 29 - “spirit”: one of our most recent achievements was learning the different parts of “Edo Kotobuki Jishi” - especially the movements which, aside from being physically demanding, can be difficult to really capture the spirit of the lion. A huge thank you to sensei Kenny Endo for helping us to embrace this challenge!

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 4:12pm PDT

Denver Taiko

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Day #29 of the #taikolove challenge. Spirit or "ki" is another key component of a Denver Taiko performance. It's not hard when our members love playing taiko and our spirit shines through. Here are a few photos that capture our spirit and love for taiko and one another! #ki #WereNotTalkingAboutCasperHere #TheFeels

A post shared by Denver Taiko (@denvertaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 12:10pm PDT

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 29 - Espíritu (Spirit) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

A post shared by Shinzuidaiko (@shinzuidaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 6:45pm PDT

Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 29 of #taikolove- spirit. We always know that even if we’re having a tough work day playing taiko will put us in the best of moods at rehearsal. Here’s Paige bringing her taiko spirit to practice after mastering a part on our newest song! . . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

A post shared by Atlanta Taiko Project (@atlantataikoproject) on Oct 29, 2018 at 9:12am PDT

Spokane Taiko

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Day 29 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #spirit . I chose this picture to represent spirit. Because of the kids in the background dancing to our playing to the looks on our faces to the hands in the air. Spirit is all of this. Joy in the music and movement, sharing the style of drumming with others, how fun it is to play, and honoring those who performed before us. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #spirit

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 31, 2018 at 10:55am PDT

Ho Etsu Taiko

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"Hey @jmatsu, you got taiko #spirit?" "Ooooh yeah." #taikolove

A post shared by Ho Etsu Taiko (@hoetsutaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 7:13am PDT

Triangle Taiko

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Day 29 @nendaiko photo challenge #Spirit! Nothing like a bon dance in the middle of a concert with your community! â–¡ We are always excited to perform at the Raleigh summer concert series, and this year we decided do jump into a bon dance between songs! The community members were very enthralled by the bon dance, and they all joined us with good spirit, a fun way to engage with the audience! #triangletaiko #raleighparksandrec #summerconcert #fletcherpark #raleigh #TaikoLove #community#bondance #japaneseculture #taiko #spiritofjapan

A post shared by Triangle Taiko (@triangletaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 10:22pm PDT

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 29 of @nendaiko photo challenge is Spirit. Taiko players show energy and excitement in their performance...this often comes from their spirit! #taikolove 2nd ? by @twigandlensphotography

A post shared by Kazenodaichi Taiko (@kndtaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 5:49pm PDT

Sophia at Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 29: "Spirit" - Okay so there's a bit of a story behind this one. In my taiko group's practice space, there's an elevator that randomly opens and closes every now and then. I don't remember ever seeing anyone actually use it. So, that's our resident elevator ghost. I don't know what kind of form our elevator ghost takes, but I figure it must be a little bit like No-Face - kinda lonely, just wants to find a friend and a purpose, probably hungry. No wonder it hangs out with us taiko kids. â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #nendaiko #spirit #ghost #studioghibli #ghibli #spiritedaway #noface

A post shared by an awkward bean w/ big dreams (@ocean.dreaming) on Oct 29, 2018 at 11:37am PDT

Tama Daiko

Kyo Daiko

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□We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you?!□ @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 29 theme: spirit. □: Michael Gale; Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at @morrisarboretum - April 2018. #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #spirit

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 29, 2018 at 6:37am PDT

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 29 - #Espiritu . CHIMUGUKURU es el espíritu okinawense, ese que nos hace tocar con lo más profundo de nuestro corazón y alma, manteniendo con respeto y orgullo los valores inculcados por nuestros antepasados haciéndolos perdurar más allá del tiempo. ---------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 29 - #Spirit . CHIMUGUKURU is the Okinawan spirit, the one that makes us touch with the deepest of our heart and soul, maintaining with respect and pride the values ​​inculcated by our ancestors making them endure beyond time. . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers #ryukyu

A post shared by Kiseiko-Mineidanchi 気西鼓•嶺井団地 (@kmdanchi) on Nov 4, 2018 at 8:18pm PST

October 30 - Gratitude

San Francisco Taiko Dojo

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Although we haven’t posted for every day of the #taikolove challenge, today’s theme was very inspiring: gratitude. And while there are a great many people and groups who are perfect subjects for this prompt, as we look back on 50 years, it seems natural to commemorate someone who was integral to the creation of SFTD, and modern taiko as we know it today: Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in thousands of taiko players around the world, and we will continue to honor his memory through sharing the joy of taiko! . . . . . . #taiko #taikolife #sftd50 #sftdspirit #gratitude

A post shared by San Francisco Taiko Dojo (@sftaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 2:04pm PDT

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

San Jose Taiko

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#taikolove Day 30: Gratitude. We can't think of this word in San Jose Taiko without immediately thinking about Roy and PJ. Their decades of hard work and dedication paved the way for all of us to be here and be part of this group. It's still such a treat for all of us to get to see there perform! #sjt45th

A post shared by San Jose Taiko (@sanjosetaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 6:29pm PDT

Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 30 - “gratitude”: We have so many people to express gratitude, that we almost need a month just for this one topic. We’re fortunate to have so many supporters - family, friends, instructors, and students. However, we’d be remiss not to spotlight the congregation and Directors at Puna Hongwanji Mission for their continuous support. Also - a special “mahalo” goes to Reverend Satoshi Tomioka for his guidance and encouragement. (Not to mention having to hear us practice four nights-a-week!).

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 7:20pm PDT

Cairns Taiko

Kodo

Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 30: "Gratitude" - ありがとうございます / arigato gozaimasu / thank you. We say this phrase at the end of every practice and every performance. It's always important to be grateful, to your teachers, your peers, your audience - everyone who helped you arrive where you are, right now. It's both humbling and inspiring. (Apologies if I wrote the characters incorrectly; please let me know if I did!) . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #nendaiko #gratitude #thankyou #japan #japanese #calligraphy

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Atlanta Taiko Project

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Combining the last 2 days of #taikolove together- gratitude and next generation. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our love of music with Atlanta through different venues and events. Grateful for the opportunity to form lasting bonds and friendship. Lastly we are grateful to Nendaiko for putting this together and bringing the taiko community together through social media!! Our last picture is our most recent Beginners class after their graduation recital. Our group continues to grow as these beginners morph into performing members.

A post shared by Atlanta Taiko Project (@atlantataikoproject) on Oct 31, 2018 at 7:09am PDT

Spokane Taiko

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Day 30 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #gratitude . In our group, at the end of each song we bow, perform rei, in gratitude for sharing the song with the audience and for sharing the performance with the other members. And for me, at the beginning, there's a sense of gratitude that I get to play, perform, lead. I am grateful for that. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #gratitude

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 31, 2018 at 11:01am PDT

Kita no Taiko

The Nen Daiko theme for #TaikoLove today is 'gratitude'.
I think this photo captures a lot of that essence. I am grateful for those who worked hard and broke barriers to grow taiko in North America and make it inclusive. I am grateful for my own community that allows me to stretch the definitions of what taiko is and can be used for, and for my group members who support and challenge me, inspire and grow with me.
Photo by Sandra Olarte

​Yamatai

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This past weekend, Yamatai enjoyed a workshop led by renowned Taiko player Mark H Rooney! Mark H is a performer and teacher whose lessons center around connection, reaction, and interaction. With workshops starting Friday night to Sunday afternoon, the members of Yamatai had ample time to learn as much as possible from him, both while drumming and at dinner at Four Seasons. We had an amazing weekend and can’t thank Mark enough for his kindness and taiko wisdom! □□‍□□#taikolove

A post shared by Yamatai (@yamatai.taiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 12:48pm PDT

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 30 of @nendaiko October photo challenge is Gratitude. First off, we are grateful to Nendaiko for creating a fun project to bring the taiko community together and share with eachother our experiences! We would like to thank all the amazing teachers we have been so lucky to have. Allison Eckardt has done so much for each of us as individual players, and even more for the work she has done for our ensemble. We have had many amazing professionals teach us as well. The taiko community is such a loving and welcoming group of people, and it is a pleasure to be a part of it. #taikolove #taikocommunity

A post shared by Kazenodaichi Taiko (@kndtaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 5:25pm PDT

Unit Souzou

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We are beyond grateful for so many wonderful people in our community - our students, fans, family and taiko friends. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your support and inspiration! #gratitude #taikolove

A post shared by Unit Souzou (@unitsouzou) on Oct 30, 2018 at 7:25am PDT

Ikkon Wadaiko

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@nendaiko challenge! Day 30 - Gratitude Well...that’s a special theme! So I would like to take the opportunity to say, as the founder of the group, how grateful I am for having all these people with me. Thank you for believing on my work and my guidance. I’ll always do my best to bring the best for everyone! For me, that is a very special pic since it’s the very first one that every player, a lot of friends and a lot of parents came together. (Yes, we already posted that pic, but that one is THAT special!) Kore kara mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu □□‍♂️ . . #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko #kanshanokimochi #arigatou #gratitude

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Poniéndonos al día con el challenge junto al hashtag #gratitud. No importa cuándo grande o pequeño el evento, siempre estamos más que agradecidos de poder participar y sumarnos a distintos eventos. Agradecemos incluso a @nendaiko por dejarnos sumar a un challenge tan lindo que nos ha congregado a los diferentes grupos □□ ****************************** Keeping up with the challenge alongside the hashtag #gratitude. It doesn't matter how big or small an event is, we are always more than thankful to be able to take part of different events. We also thank @nendaiko for allowing us to join to such a nice challenge that has bring all groups together □□ #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

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Denver Taiko

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Day 30 of the # taikolove challenge is full of gratitude. We are so thankful for every connection we have made through this photo challenge, performance, workshop, etc. We also always say thank you by bowing after each piece and giving a final bow at the end of every performance. Okagesamade and domo arigato. #FullOfThanks #Okagesamade #ItsALittleDustyInHere

A post shared by Denver Taiko (@denvertaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 12:52pm PDT

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 30 - Gratitud (gratitude) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #rei

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Kyo Daiko

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??‍♀️???‍♂️October is nearly over and it has been both a challenge and a blast to participate in this @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge! For today’s theme of gratitude, our heartfelt thanks to Nen Daiko for putting us all up to this!??‍♂️???‍♀️ • It’s been a month of walking down memory lane, reflecting on what we do, meeting new groups, learning new ideas from each other, seeing how we differ or how we’re the same (food!?), and looking ahead to the future. • We each don’t always have the time, the money or the opportunity to connect in person, so it’s wonderful to find new ways like this to make connections with fellow #taiko players around the world. ?: Maya Laincz (May 2014, Uniqlo Grand Opening at the @kop_mall ) #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #gratitude

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 6:51am PDT

Naruwan Taiko

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Day 30 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: Gratitude! Sometimes it is the simplest thing to describe, as depicted and said by Ms. R, "Grateful for taiko and the little things in life." . . . #taiko #gratitude

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 8:32pm PDT

Ho Etsu Taiko

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This is the second-to-last day of the #taikolove photo challenge and today’s theme is #gratitude. We’re so grateful for all that taiko has given us: the people we’ve met, the places we’ve gone and the music we’ve made.

A post shared by Ho Etsu Taiko (@hoetsutaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 7:15am PDT

Issho Daiko

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Hemos empezado los talleres con Kaoly Asano, fundadora de @gocoo59, para aprender su tema ELEVEN □ ¡Qué lujazo tenerla en Madrid! Y qué maravilla colaborar entre @taikomon @sayakoantona e @isshodaiko #isabelromeotaiko para organizar esta pedazo de experiencia vital. . Y esta foto vamos a incluirla en el #desafio de @nendaiko día 30: #gratitud #amorporeltaiko. □□□ . . . . We have begun the workshops with Kaoly Asano, @gocoo59 founder, to learn her song ELEVEN □ What a treasure to have her in Madrid! And how fantastic to work together @taikomon @sayakoantona and @isshodaiko #isabelrometaiko in organising this amazing life experience. . . We're going to include this picture in @nendaiko 's #challenge for day 30th: #gratitude #taikolove . . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikomadrid #taikoenmadrid #taikoespaña #taikoenespaña #percusion #gocoo #kaolyasano #taikomon #masalladeltaikosayakoantona #isshodaiko #taikolove #conexiontaiko #taikoconnection #eltaikoune #eleven #nendaiko #nendaikochallenge

A post shared by Issho Daiko (@isshodaiko) on Oct 30, 2018 at 5:07pm PDT

Tama Daiko

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 30 - #Gratitud . Aprovechamos este tópico ya casi en el final, para agradecer a NENDAIKO por proponer este maravillo Challenge. Nos dió la posibilidad de descubrir e interactuar con otros grupos de diferentes paises, a la vez que pudimos hacer un repaso interno de nuestros momentos. ありがとう @nendaiko!! ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 30 - #Gratitude . We take this topic almost at the end, to thank NENDAIKO for proposing this wonderful Challenge. It gave us the possibility to discover and interact with other groups from different countries, while we were able to do an internal review of our moments. ありがとう @nendaiko!! . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers

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October 31 - Next Generation

Kodo

Taiko Together

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Day 30 of @nendaiko #taikolove #gratitude - ManMan wrote this “Thank You Song” for our #TaikoTogether classes to sing about what we are grateful for at the end of each class. #thankyou in #differentlanguages #orffensemble and #taikoensemble (thank you @audreybmorin @kbemiko )

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Soh Daiko

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Over the past month, @nendaiko and many others in the taiko community have shared the ways their #taikolove shines. To honor the #nextgeneration of #sohdaiko, we’re proud to introduce our trainee class of 2018-2019! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In our 40 years, Soh Daiko has seen 81 members pass through its ranks. This year, we have seven promising trainees who have already begun practicing with us, and will continue learning and training over the next several months as they aim for membership. Visit sohdaiko.org to learn more about recruitment and this year’s trainee period in our latest post. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are proud of how far the North American taiko community has come, and we know we will continue learning and growing stronger together with each new generation! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sohdaiko40th

A post shared by Soh Daiko (@sohdaiko) on Oct 31, 2018 at 12:26pm PDT

Cairns Taiko

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Unit Souzou

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Our #nextgeneration of taiko players. We are honored to partner with @ethosmusic to teach weekly taiko classes. #taikolove

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Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 31 theme: Next Generation It always makes us happy when little ones show an interest in taiko drumming, whether it be just trying out the drums or taking classes with us. Hopefully we can help inspire a new generation of taiko players to share in the #TaikoLove ! â–¡: Elissa Goldberg, Miranda Gannett, April 2017 at @morrisarboretum #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #nextgeneration

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Yeeman Mui

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Day 31 of @nendaiko #taikolove - #nextgeneration - what does next generation of taiko look like to you? What does next generation of taiko mean to you? What does it mean to be the next generation of taiko? â–¡ happy practicing! â–¡

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Puna Taiko

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#taikolove day 31 - @next generation”: Creating a sustainable program has been a goal for the group, and our approach has been two-fold: “Keiki” classes for youngsters and our annual performance group recruitment. Whatever the pathway, our rookie classes are an infusion of new energies, challenges and laughs! Thank you @nendaiko for a great photo challenge!

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Ho Etsu Taiko

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Can’t believe it’s already the final day of the #taikolove photo challenge. Today is all about the #nextgeneration of taiko connections recently forged at a @kadontaiko retreat in Wisconsin. Plus, a bonus Halloween photo. Thanks, Elaine Miyamura, for the cupcakes!

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Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 31 - Próxima generación (Next generation) Last photo of this challenge. Thank you so much to @nendaiko for make it. We really have fun!! □□□ #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Ikkon Wadaiko

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@nendaiko challenge! Day 31 - Next Generation With that last pic, we thanks Nendaiko for that opportunity to remember a lot of good times and to learn more about a lot of taiko group around the world! Arigatou gozaimashita! #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

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San Jose Taiko

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#taikolove Day 31: Next Generation. As a group, we're all for teaching the next generation of taiko players. We do this through things like our Junior Taiko program, our Collegiate Taiko Instensive and our Lotus Preschool residency. We're also really excited for the next generation of San Jose Taiko performers who've debuted with us in the last few years and we're looking forward to our new batch of auditionees who will start their SJT journey in January!

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Denver Taiko

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Day 31 and last day of the #taikolove challenge. The next generation is vital in continuing to have Denver Taiko around for another 42+ years. Here are a few photos of our 2018 graduates performing at the @jacgp_co banquet this past June and we even threw in a short clip because we're wrapping up this amazing journey and October challenge! Thanks for tuning in everyday and keep tabs on our social media for our next performance or happening! #ChallengeComplete #WhatAMonth PC: @karigeha

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Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 31: "Next generation" - Combining childhood nostalgia, tradition, and new growth to teach the next generation of taiko players. Also, "Taikotoro". ? Thank you so much @nendaiko for creating the #TaikoLove challenge, and thank you for everyone's support! I had so much fun with this prompt list. Last year I did 8 Inktober drawings, this year I did 20 - shooting for a solid 31 next Inktober. (or sooner!) . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #nendaiko #nextgeneration #studioghibli #ghibli #myneighbortotoro #totoro

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Spokane Taiko

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Day 31 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #nextgeneration . Our group doesn't have a youth group, so our next generation comes from those that we have performed in front of, who we have given a chance to feel the way bachi vibrates against the head of a drum. Here is our director giving that chance to kids and adults alike in Missoula, Montana at the University of Montana's International Festival in 2015. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #nextgeneration

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Naruwan Taiko

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Final Day of @nendaiko #taikolove Challenge: NEXT GENERATION! We may be loud...we may be energetic...but we are quiet as a mouse compared to our Naruwan kiddos! Here's to our family continuing to grow and may our spirit and energy on the taiko continue to be free and pure like that of these children! . . . Thank you, @nendaiko for the fun month and opportunity to share our stories and learn about each other! . . . #taiko #nextgeneration #naruwantaiko

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Yama no Oto

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove final day! The next generation! Teaching is such a big part of what I do, and I’m constantly amazed by my young students. The future of taiko is bright!

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Triangle Taiko

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What a pleasure it has been to participate with our kindred taiko hearts for @nendaiko photo challenge this month. What is more precious than sharing your love and dedication to the taiko art than with your own children #nextgeneration (yes she has ear plugs in! â–¡) Arigato Gozaimashita #triangletaiko #japanesedrumming #TaikoLove #arigato #thankyou #babydrummer

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Atlanta Taiko Project

Lastly we are grateful to Nen Daiko for putting this together and bringing the taiko community together through social media!! Our last picture is our most recent Beginners class after their graduation recital. Our group continues to grow as these beginners morph into performing members.

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 31 - #ProximaGeneracion . “Desafiemos a los jóvenes a que provoquen un cambio” Y así llegamos al final, lo logramos □□! (Aunque 5 días tarde □) Gracias @nendaiko por esta linda experiencia □□‍♂️ ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 31 - #NextGeneration . “Let's challenge young people to bring about change" And so we come to the end, we did it! □□(Although 5 days late □) Thanks @nendaiko for this beautiful experience □□‍♀️ . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers

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Tama Daiko

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 31 is Next Generation. We are excited to be able to help spread the joy of Taiko to the next generation. #taikolove

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Cerramos el challenge después de un mes entero junto a esta hermosa propuesta de @nendaiko. Challenge final #proximageneracion, algo que nos llena de orgullo y de esperanzas. Tenemos fe de que lo mejor está por llegar □□ **************************** We end today this challenge after a whole month following this beautiful @nendaiko proposal. Last challenge: #nextgeneration, something that makes us very proud and fills us with hope. The best is yet to come □□ #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko #nendaiko

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