HUTECH students learned about Taiko drum art (Japan) by artist Kensaku Satou
- 26/12/2023
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, students from the Faculty of Finance and Commerce, Faculty of Communication and Design, and Faculty of Japanese Studies of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) participated in the Japanese Taiko drum art workshop by artist Kensaku Satou (Japan) at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music (112 Nguyen Du, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1).
Unique Taiko drum art performances of artist Kensaku Satou
Along with HUTECH students, there were some other representatives from HUTECH, including Dr. Ho To Lien - Director the Faculty of Japanese Studies, Ms. Sugiyama Kikue and Mr. Sugiyama Hiroyuki - Lecturers of the Faculty of Japanese Studies.
Dr. Ho To Lien (left) - Director the Faculty of Japanese Studies
Artist Kensaku Satou is a master of traditional drum performance in Japan and has performed at the FIFA World Cup 1998, Olympic Tokyo 2020, and many other world-class events. During the workshop, Kensaku Satou introduced Japanese drums; the application of Taiko drums in classical music, theater, festivals, etc.; the significance and benefits of playing Taiko drums; techniques for posture, hands, feet, and rhythms while playing the drums.
Artist Kensaku Satou
Afterwards, students were well received with exposure to fantastic professional drum skills and a lesson on how to play the drums by artist Kensaku Satou.
Students practiced playing drums
At the end of the Taiko drum art workshop
The workshop resulted in helping students have a deeper insight into a unique aspect of Japanese culture and its artistic features. Accordingly, the students were provided with a stronger driving force to pursue their studies.
News: Thanh Hoa
Images: Faculty of Japanese Studies
Translator: Tuyet Nhu
News: Thanh Hoa
Images: Faculty of Japanese Studies
Translator: Tuyet Nhu
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