About Kenshin
Kenshin means ‘dedicated’ or 'devoted' in Japanese, and Taiko means ‘drum’. Taiko drumming has often been called the heartbeat of Japan, and has been used for religious events and to celebrate various festivals dating back hundreds of years ago. Villages were often defined by how far they could hear the particular drum for that village. Fishermen could determine which village to return to after fishing at sea by the sound of their drum from their village.
The Kenshin taiko group was started in 1996 by The Japanese Church of Christ, with Laura Olson and Denyse Nakashima as it's co-founders. After the passing of Denyse in 2004, Laura became the director.
For many years, Kenshin has been a community group. This makes our group very diverse; our members ranging in age, occupation and background. Our youngest player started at 7 years old, and is now 18!
The Kenshin taiko group was started in 1996 by The Japanese Church of Christ, with Laura Olson and Denyse Nakashima as it's co-founders. After the passing of Denyse in 2004, Laura became the director.
For many years, Kenshin has been a community group. This makes our group very diverse; our members ranging in age, occupation and background. Our youngest player started at 7 years old, and is now 18!
Laura Olson, Director |
27 Years of KenshinA special taiko cake made in April 2022 to celebrate Kenshin! |
