To highlight the celebration of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month, the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), SM Supermalls and Cebu Pacific Air, together with the Embassy of Japan, and Manila Bulletin, Yoshinoya and ClickTheCity.com bring back Yamato: Drums of Japan for a three-night show on July 8 (SM Mall of Asia Center Stage), July 9 (SM Mall of Asia Music Hall), and July 10 (SM North EDSA Sky Dome), at 7:30 pm. (more below)
Yamato, one of the best taiko ensembles from Japan, was formed in 1993 by Masaki Ogawa in Yamato-no-kuni (country of Yamato) the present day Nara Prefecture. The group is composed of 17 members who combine traditional Japanese musical formats with modern rhythms and themes. With more than 2,000 performances in 45 countries around the world to its credit, Yamato continues to bring its music to various audiences. From the Philippines, the next stop to its Asian Tour is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
For inquiries, please contact the Japan Foundation, Manila through telephone numbers 811~6155 to 58, or email@jfmo.org.ph, or visit the website at http://jfmo.org.ph/.
