Thomas Hassall Anglican College was visited by the Japanese drumming group Yunion on Thursday 17 August. The main player, Graham has visited our College on several occasions to guide students through the art of Japanese drumming. Students learnt about traditional Japanese drumming and its role in festivals in Japan. The huge sounds that come out of these traditional drums surprised many of the students as well as the Senior IRC staff. The event was held in the Anne Marsden Centre.
Several students were able to try their hand at drumming, discovering that strength and endurance is key to playing these instruments. Japanese drummers spend many hours per week honing their craft and have very strong upper bodies. The incursion allowed students to learn some new vocabulary and further immerse themselves in the rich culture of Japan.