Swingposium - Hawaii Tour: Hilo

San Jose Taiko’s highly-acclaimed Swingposium combines taiko, jazz, swing dance, and immersive theatre to tell a hidden history of one way Japanese Americans maintained morale in WWII Incarceration Camps — through swing dances with live big band music. An immersive environment surrounds the audience with the sights and sounds of "camp,” their active participation pulls them deeply into the emotional trajectory of the story: the fear and loss of being sent to an Incarceration Camp, the struggle to maintain dignity and hope, and the ultimate perseverance of the human spirit.

Swingposium is presented by San Jose Taiko and Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd. Thank you to our sponsors, Jan & Roland Higashi, Japanese Community Association and KTA Super Stores

Special thanks to Paul Sakamoto for all his efforts in bringing this special project to Hilo.

When: Wednesday, February 18 - 6:30PM

Aunt Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale
799 Piilani St., Hilo, HI 96720

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We can use your help. Donate to support each island’s costs to host Swingposium:

San Jose Taiko
Executive Director: Wisa Uemura
Artistic Director: Franco Imperial
Performers: Mitchell Fukumoto, Alex Hudson, Geoff Noone, Vicky Phan, Kazu Shirai, Katy Itani, Franco Imperial, Wisa Uemura

Epic Immersive
Founder and Director: Steve Boyle

Actors
Amy: Mika Dyo
Paul: Ryan Takemiya

Music Director: Jesse Snyder

Swingposium in Hilo is presented by San Jose Taiko and Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd.

This program is made possible by support from Puna Taiko.