The first and only Taiko drumming performance group in Northern Ireland, Ibuki Taiko strives to forge a path for this art form through performance and workshops.

Fiona also runs the O-Bon Festival Group. A charity set up to promote Japanese culture and arts in the North West of Ireland through an outreach programme and annual festival. The group facilitates workshops in taiko drumming, dance, origami, lantern signing and Japanese language. The festival aims to create a new shared space for everyone to come and experience Japanese traditions and music.

Contact Fiona Umetsu to find out more about where the group meet - [email protected] 

Mediums: Music & singing, Drama & Performance

Website: www.japanesefestivalsireland.com |  https://www.facebook.com/IbukiTaiko/

Email: [email protected]