Performers

Vancouver Okinawa Taiko has been performing in festivals, charity functions and anniversary events for just about two decades. The group’s aim is to promote and preserve Okinawan style drum-dancing “Eisa”, and to share Okinawan cultural heritage. The membership consists of a mixed generation to reflect the presentation of grassroots folk art. We hope to deliver the Okinawan spirit through the beat of our drums and harmonies of our dance.

Southern Wave was founded as a nonprofit organization in 2020 during the pandemic. The group’s aim is to share the unique culture of Okinawa with the community to be a part of cultural diversity. Since its founding, Southern Waves has performed at numerous multicultural events and charity functions.

The Vancouver Eishin-Ryu Iaido Club is dedicated to the study of the traditional Japanese martial art of Iaido. Iaido is the art of drawing a katana (commonly referred to as a Samurai sword) and delivering a decisive strike against one or more opponents. Iaido is one of the oldest Japanese martial arts, and our dojo can trace its unbroken lineage all the way back to the early 1600s in Japan.