The Seattle Kokon Taiko Drummers are returning to Lynndale Park Amphitheatre at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, offering an immersive experience into Japanese tradition.

Taiko blends rhythm, movement and spirit in a practice deeply engrained into Japanese culture and history. Its origins come from Japanese myths involving the sun goddess Amaterasu and the god of thunder, according to the Seattle Kokon Taiko Drummer’s website.

Taiko played various roles in Japanese festivals, including performances at festivals to mimic nature sounds in attempts to please the gods. Taiko is also used in the arts, creating an ambiance placing the audience in a nature soundscape during plays and orchestra performances.

Seattle Kokon Taiko is made up of performers from the local Japanese American community. The g

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