East Asia Musical Instruments

 Taiko 

Today we are going to talk about an Intsruments coming from the East Asia. It is a a kind of drum that is originated in Japan. This drum is called Taiko drums (太鼓). So you might be asking "what is that?", so today I will introduce you that intsruments.

Taiko are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. In Japanese, the term refers to any kind of drum, but outside Japan. A taiko is a drum made from an open-ended wooden barrel with animal skin stretched over both ends. It is played with two bachi (wooden sticks). There are two distinct methods of fitting the animal skin to the drums. "Taiko" is a Japanese word which means 'drumming style'. Their function has varied throughout history, ranging from communication, military action, theatrical accompaniment, and religious ceremony to both festival and concert performances. In modern times, taiko have also played a central role in social movements for minorities both within and outside Japan. Also not only adult people play it , but also children.

Here is a short video:

These kind of intsruments is special even though they're old. Let's also aprecciate it and be thankful that these things exist. They are also very precious and part of it's culture.

“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” ― Billy Joel

REFERENCRES: 

1.) Taiko.( 2020, August). Retrievez from https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiko

2.) What does taiko mean in Japanese? . Retrieved from https://www.taiko-center.co.jp/english/about/index.html

3.) What is Taiko made of?. https://web-japan.org/kidsweb/meet/taiko/taiko02.html

Equality

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Everybody has a different opinion to others. We also have different ways in living. The problem is that others are not treated equally because they are "different". Especially when it comes to those who are part of the LGBTQ+ Community.

In this generation we have a lot of problems in gender equality. As a student I support them, I have a friend who is part of the LGBTQ+ community but the problem is his parents won't allowed him. As one of his friends I support and accept him for he really is. Well we should be treating them equally like how we treat others too. It is their decision to be who they are. We don't have any rights on judging how they look, because it is who they are and it is their choice of who they want to be in life. Well it like buying your favorite flavored ice cream but they don't want you to have it because they don't like. We should treat them nicely and accept them. Those who are part of the LGBTQ+ Community are not the only ones who are facing this issue , black and Muslim people face the same problem. Society is just so cruel you know and we need to change that.

We cannot just destroy someones else life.All of us must treat them equally and accept the fact that this is who they want to be . As always said," Don't judge a book by its cover"😊. Spread the love to everybody not hate.

"Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power."

 -Barbara Jordan

Art Performance Blog

 Origami Wau Bulan

So today we will making an Origami Wau Bulan. Before we start lets know about Wau. So Wau Bulan is an intricately designed moon-kite it is originated in Malaysia, and it is one of Malaysia's national symbols.

The materials you needed is just a piece of paper (and you😅😅), any paper would work, but I suggest using a paper that is not too thick so that you can fold it easily.

The first step I do is to form the paper to a square. It could in any sizes. 

After you form it the rest of the step is in this video below.

You can experiment it in any different sizes like in this photo.

Any paper would work. I even make one out of a scratch paper

To be honest I have a lot of fun making these origami till today😊😊.



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