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Japanese Taiko Drumming for Kids – Play, Move, and Feel the Rhythm

13 June 2026, kl. 14:30 - 16:30

Come and try Japanese taiko – traditional Japanese festival drums – in a playful and energetic way!

Where: Museum of Ethnography
Price: 300 kr
Additional information: Suitable for children approximately 7–13 years old. Language: English, with simple Swedish guidance.
Location: The audatorium
Children playing japanese taiko drums
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Japanese Taiko Drumming for Kids – Play, Move, and Feel the Rhythm 
 
Children can try Japanese taiko through rhythm, movement, and drumming in a playful and energetic way.
 
Participants will take turns trying the drums together and experience the joy of creating powerful sounds and rhythms with the body.
 
Taiko has its roots in Japanese festivals and is traditionally played together in groups with energy and community spirit.
 
No previous experience is required — just bring curiosity and energy!
 
Children participate together with parent or another adult.
 
Suitable for children approximately 7–13 years old.
 
Language: English, with simple Swedish guidance.
 
What to expect:
 
Trying Japanese taiko drums
Playful rhythm exercises through movement and voice
Group drumming and rhythm together
Free try-out in turns
 
What to bring:
 
Earplugs (recommended)
Comfortable clothes
Indoor shoes or socks
Water bottle
 
Instructor 
 
The workshop is led by Maki Kobayashi, founder of The Zenjo and leader of Stockholm Taiko. She brings authentic Japanese taiko experience to Sweden through an engaging and accessible approach. 
 
https://www.stockholmtaiko.com/ 
 

ÅRSKORT 

Årskortet kostar 200 kr, gäller i 365 dagar från inköpsdatum och ger inträde till Etnografiska museet och Medelhavsmuseet i Stockholm. Vill du ha möjlighet att använda årskortet även på Världskulturmuseet i Göteborg kan du välja att köpa Årskort Support för 350 kr, även det giltigt i 365 dagar från inköpsdatum. 

Årskortet ger också rabatterat pris på flera programpunkter och specialutställningar. 
 
I Världskulturmuseerna ingår även Östasiatiska museet som för närvarande är stängt på grund av ombyggnation och öppnar igen 2026.