Taikothon
Taikothon 2023
Did you miss the epic Taikothon 2023 event, or do you need another dose of its awesomeness? Get ready to be blown away!
The Taikothon 2023 recording is on the TCA YouTube channel. So, grab some popcorn, hit play, and enjoy this exciting event.
The lineup boasts of thrilling videos from the Taiko community, fun quizzes, cool prizes, and some surprises that will knock your socks off!
We appreciate your support and keep an eye out for future opportunities to support TCA!
Back in 2013, the Taiko Community Alliance had a big dream: to become a member-supported organization and raise $50K. So, they put on their thinking caps and hatched a plan: Taikothon! This virtual fundraiser was hosted in the cozy living room of Sue and Ray Yuen in San Jose, with Elise Fujimoto as the master of ceremonies, keeping the energy high and the momentum rolling.
Volunteers from Jun Daiko, Mountain View Buddhist Temple Taiko, San Jose Taiko, and Stanford Taiko brought food and provided the people power needed to acknowledge pledges of donations and commitments for charter memberships. Hundreds of taiko players responded, and TCA was officially launched. The first Taikothon was an unqualified success and, since then, a cherished annual TCA event.
What is Taikothon?
Taikothon is a live multi-hour on-line event to showcase taiko and the taiko community.
When is Taikothon?
Taikothon is typically hosted in autumn in alignment with TCA’s annual Membership Drive.
Who Participates in Taikothon?
Everyone who wants to! Taikothon is made possible by 21st century technology that allows taiko groups and taiko players anywhere to share videos and/or appear live through the magic of Livestream.
Who Hosts Taikothon?
The taiko community! Specifically, lively TCA volunteers plan, organize, and take the stage to host the event on Livestream. This year, our Taikothon Team has gone multi-regional and is composed of TCA staff and volunteers signing in from 6 different regions across the US.
History of Taikothons
Hosted previously in San Jose, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York, each Taikothon has had its own theme, team, content, and feel, providing insight into the breadth of our taiko community. Take a look!
