EXPERIENCE 69

JULY 28 & 29

Taiko is a group drumming tradition from Japan that combines music, dance, rhythm and lots of energy into a beautiful, powerful and exhilarating experience. Rannoch Purcell, director of the Utah Taiko Experience, who grew up in Manti and is now a taiko professional teaching in Germany, had a desire to share his love of Utah with his taiko friends from around the world and his love of taiko with the Sanpete County community.

As a result, UTE will bring two special community events to Manti this summer. On Friday, July 28, the event “Get to Know Taiko” will be conducted at Manti High School. Attendees will enjoy a taiko presentation from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and a taiko workshop from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

On Saturday, July 29, an open-air taiko concert titled “Summer Thunder” will be presented in the Manti City Park, 200 N. 300 West. This will be an unforgettable evening of beauty, power, movement, rhythm and music. In the case of rain, the concert will be held in the Manti High School theater.

Both of these events are free of charge and open to the public, but those planning on attending should make