To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center, the National Museum will continuously screen Big Drum: Taiko in the United States.

Featuring America's pioneering taiko figures, this DVD documents the development of American taiko as presented in the National Museum's exhibition of the same name. It includes interviews and footage of drum-making and performances that reflect the ongoing transformation and diversification of this exciting performing art.

2 hrs

[Purchase a copy of Big Drum: Taiko in the United States at the Museum Store Online]

This special showing will be screened at the Terasaki Orientation Theater.