The martial arts, movement and music will combine on Nov. 15 when Triangle Taiko gives a free public performance of Japanese drumming at 7 p.m. in UNC’s FedEx Global Education Center.
Historically, Japanese villages used taiko to let residents know of impending storms, the start of a harvest or a command in battle. Triangle Taiko is the only group in North Carolina that performs the highly visual, high-energy art.
The event will be one of many at the center to promote understanding of foreign cultures, including talks, dancing, exhibits and film.
“As UNC strives to become a truly global university, we are increasingly sending students and faculty all over the world to study, do research and perform public service,” said Marjorie Crowell, assistant provost for international affairs. “Equally important to our international commitment is bringing the world to UNC.”
Parking will be available in a deck under the center and a small lot behind it. Both are accessed from the south side of McCauley Street between South Columbia and Pittsboro streets. The center is at the corner of McCauley and Pittsboro. For more information, call (919) 962-2435.
FedEx Global Education Center Web site: www.global.unc.edu
FedEx Global Education Center contact: Laura Griest, (919) 962-0318, lauragreist@unc.edu
News Services contact: LJ Toler, (919) 962-8589