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Playtrail concert of Taiko Drumming and Bon Odori Dance.
Foyle Obon is staging a "very special concert" in the amphitheatre at Pennyburn's Playtrail.
The concert will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Gates open at 7pm. Tea and Coffee will be available to purchase from Offing Coffee.
A spokesperson for Foyle Obon said: "These are difficult times for many organisations and this year we are unable to bring you our usual larger Obon Festival event. However, we are still determined to bring some joy and Taiko Love to this wee corner of the Racecourse Road.
"The amphitheatre stage will feature performances from local Taiko drum players, including many of our community workshop participants who have been waiting for this moment to show everyone their talent.
"This concert is the highlight of our year round cultural outreach programme where participants of all ages and abilities have been learning and taking part Taiko workshops. They will come together onstage to showcase their skills and celebrate their achievements. We will also have taiko performances from our own Ibuki Taiko performance group.
"The wonderful Hannari Traditional Japanese dancers will be performing beautiful dance pieces and will also lead the audience in some Bon Odori dance, an opportunity for the whole audience to join in and no experience or technique necessary."
Lizzie Devlin, Community Arts Officer, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, commented: “Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland is delighted to support this fantastic family event. It’s a wonderful opportunity for audiences, from near and far, to come find out more about Japanese cultural traditions and see on stage some of the amazing work Foyle Obon have been doing with community groups this year.”
The concert is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Lottery Project Fund and Derry City and Strabane District Council Community Festivals Fund.
Tickets are £5 (under 3s free) and are available online from https://tinyurl.com/yp6jddwh.
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