Drum Pounder Castle "Do Ko Don" the 20th anniversary beating by hearts

Oita Godo Newspaper (August 14, 2009)

Drum castle pounder who is active in Kitsuki (Yoshi Tomonaga Student Representative) this year one of the Current members of the 20 elementary school students and adults, the number of people have increased since its establishment. Nagayoshi the representative of the Japanese drum has been working with care. Over the practice in the future, we will continue to play remains in the hearts of people" with a new determination.

In recent years, members have covered around 15 people. This year, it is a returning to increase some active members again, as the mothers and their child for both the new becoming mother who just gave birth are also welcomed this is the way to tie up the relationship in between mother and child a week at a Museum Lifelong Learning KITSUKI about three hours, with all those practices. "We join with both the children and the mothers, like a nursery training venue. Remember the fun of beating the drums first"  

It has the main stage of its "Festival KITSUKI Castle" and "Tenjin Festival" and other events, including performances at the district assembly and the elderly. Recently the drum performance has appeared in growing demand from outside the prefecture, Shikoku, and often goes to Fukuoka. "Is the traditional Japanese drum, of course, be a catalyst for PR Kitsuki and exchange" said by Nagayoshi representative.

Comment: In my university, there is also a traditional Japanese drum performance with many Thai seniors joining in this circle. Moreover, this is one of the best and famous circles from my University they also have performed in some countries, in this summer vacation they are coming to Thailand at Paragon Department Store. Well, I hope that in the future new Japanese generations will be proud of their valuable culture and traditions as a national treasure.

PUNTHUCHAT Siripun

Thailand

APS4, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University