OKK Taiko was officially established as the
Okinawa Kanjin Kai’s Taiko Group in
Washington in 2007. The OKK Oak Harbor branch was created in 2011, as the part of OKK Taiko, and we
have been actively performing as the part
of OKK Taiko, and at other times as just OKK Taiko Oak Harbor. Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of
Japan, has a distinct culture of its own. Okinawa-style Taiko features drums carried by the dancers and is accompanied with other music and singing. Another common element of these dances are the movements and cheers reminiscent of KARATE. Our ancestors believed that the Ocean is
like a bridge to cross, meet people, and
make peace with all nations. Our OKK Taiko drum send forth a wish and feeling of
peace to each and every person with our
sincere appreciation in harmony with one
another. Practice: Every Thursday 6:00pm-9:30pm
Aikido Dojo 710 SE Fidalgo Ave #101, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
* No practice 8/11/22, 8/17/22
