PAST EVENTS 2005:

• Planning for project development including grant applications to establish the necessary infrastructure.
  
  
• Combined proposal with Hobart Taiko Group to invite Taiko Master Art Lee (Japan) to conduct weekend workshop in January 2006
  
  
• Initial beginner workshops held with Simon Vanyai using Hobart Taiko Group (University of Tasmania Taiko Society) drums
  
  
• Grant applications successful & Burnie Taiko members commence drum making process.
  
  
• Weekend workshops held in Burnie with Simon Vanyai.
  
  
• Simon Vanyai & Keryn Fountain commissioned to create design & art work for performance costumes (Happi Coats)
  
  
• Making of twenty (20) Happi Coats undertaking by Burnie Taiko members
  
  
• Burnie Show promotion performance and Taiko ‘tasters’ Christmas promotion performance at Plaza Arcade, Burnie