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Nen Daiko, photo by Evan Michio Photography.

Nen Daiko Ensemble

A Cherry Blossom Celebration

81st Season of Concerts

  • Saturday, April 6, 2024
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • West Building, 4th Street Entrance Plaza
  • Performances
  • In-person

DC’s cherry blossoms date back to a 1912 gift from the mayor of Tokyo. Celebrate this season with a performance of Japanese taiko drumming by Nen Daiko Ensemble.

About Nen Daiko Ensemble

Nen Daiko is the taiko ensemble of the Ekoji Buddhist Temple in Fairfax Station, Virginia, and has been performing in the Washington, DC, area since 1994. In 2023, the group brought the energy and artistry of taiko drumming to the region and beyond through 18 performances, including a feature at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

The rain location is the West Building, East Garden Court.