The 7th Regional Taiko Gathering (RTG) of groups from Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington will be held from Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15, 2010 on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, WA.

The nine Seattle taiko groups are pleased to be hosting RTG 2010.  It is our privilege and pleasure to provide an opportunity to explore both the roots and the future of taiko, from its Japanese cultural heritage, through its role in the history of U.S. and Canadian Japanese communities, to the expanding cultural richness found amongst the groups in our region.  At the time of the first RTG in 1998, we counted 15 groups in our region; this year, we believe there are more than 25 groups, and we hope to meet all of you at RTG 2010! 

The purpose of the Gathering will be to:

•Enjoy taiko, maintain ties, and network with other taiko groups
•Provide a mechanism for individuals to connect with Japanese American and Japanese Canadian culture and heritage as they have grown from their roots in Japan
•Stimulate a broadened vision of taiko, inspire original artistic expression, and explore other cultural traditions
•Share and exchange ideas, styles, and visions with groups from the surrounding region
•Practice and learn new skills and techniques to enhance the pleasure of performing taiko

Attached are a registration form, tentative schedule, liability waiver, and lodging information.  Workshop descriptions will follow later.  We hope you will be able to participate in this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, gain new skills, meet new friends, and have lots of fun in Seattle!  Deadline for early registration is June 1, 2010.  After June 1st, the registration fee will increase to $125.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact:
Stan Shikuma at sktaiko1@mac.com or Barbara Yasui at playtaiko@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing and meeting all of you!!!
Bring your bachi and be ready to play!!

The RTG Seattle Host Committee


Regional Taiko Gathering in Seattle 2010
CORPORATE CABINET

Patricia Akiyama - Russell Investments
Aaron Alhadeff - Elttaes
Kenny Alhadeff - Elttaes
Martin Coles - Starbucks Coffee Company
Phil Fujii - Vulcan
Fred Kiga - The Boeing Company
Tatsumi Kimishima - Nintendo of America
Ginn Kitaoka - Hyogo Business and Cultural Center
Kunihiko Koike - Nippon Suisan
*Shinji Kokage - Yamato Transport
William Lampe - Merrill Lynch
Jerry and Charlene Lee - Furuta Lee Foundation
Akiyo Matono - Nippon Suisan USA
Tomio Moriguchi - Uwajimaya, Incorporated
Phillip Morse - Nintendo of America
Hiro Nakaoka - ICOM America, Incorporated
Consul General Mitsunori Namba - Consulate-General of Japan
Jeff Nitta - Weyerhaeuser
Eric Pettigrew - Safeco Corporation
Tom Sasaki - BBS International
Weldon Spangler - Starbucks Coffee Company
Tsuyoshi Sugimoto - Japan Business Association of Seattle
Nobuyuki Sugiyama - Mitsui & Co.
Herman Uscategui - Starbucks Coffee Company
Jason Watabe - Windermere Real Estate, Incorporated
*Ted Yamamura - The Boeing Company

* - co-chair


Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington

The Nikkei Heritage Association
of Washington (NHAW)
is a
501(c)(3) organization.

The Japanese Culture and Community Center
of Washington
is a project
of the NHAW.
RTG Seattle Gathering
August 13 - August 15, 2010

Today's Date:

Name:

Address:



Home Telephone:

Work Telephone:

Cell Phone:

Email Address:

Gender:

Age:

Taiko Group (if applicable)?


Resistration Fee: $125.00 per person

RTG Banquet: $20.00 per person

RTG T-Shirt: $15.00 each

Size: S                    M                     L                        XL

Workshop descriptions and choices will be avaiable later.
*If received by June 1, 2010. After June 1, registration fee goes up to $125.00.












Please print up this waiver and bring with you to the RTG Gathering
Registration
Banquet
Tshirt