Acknowledgements

 For their partnership and commitment to cultural arts and community programs. 

 For hosting the Hawaii Matsuri Taiko Festival at the Ainahau Ballroom. 

 For their support and collaboration in bringing Japanese and local cultures together through the Pan Pacific Festival. 

Our heartfelt appreciation to:

• Wako Daiko (Saitama, Japan) 
• Yasuhide Tanaka 
• Michael Gonhata 
• Grant Masanduu Murata 
• Chikako Murata 
• Sean Sadaoka
• Ryukyu Koten Afuso-Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai U.S.A. 

for sharing their artistry and enriching this festival.

 Special thanks to the Hawaii Matsuri Taiko and Somei Taiko ohana, and supporters whose efforts behind the scenes made this event possible.