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BI festival again attracts thousands

Published 1:30 am Monday, January 13, 2025

By Margaret Hetherwick

Molly Hetherwick/Kitsap News Group photos Taiko performers from Seattle Kobon Taiko open the show with an introductory dance.
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Molly Hetherwick/Kitsap News Group photos

Taiko performers from Seattle Kobon Taiko open the show with an introductory dance.

Molly Hetherwick/Kitsap News Group photos Taiko performers from Seattle Kobon Taiko open the show with an introductory dance.
Taiko performers used more than just drums. Instruments like these shekere, or beaded gourds, added a unique tambourine-like sound.
Seattle Kobon Taiko got serious when the drums came out.
Seattle Kobon Taiko’s lion dancer visits with children after the show. Seattle Kobon Taiko’s lion dancer visits with children after the show.
Kids from Kitsap Martial Arts demonstrate their moves.

The 35th annual Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki Festival attracted thousands of people Jan. 11, bringing out the confectioner, dancer, musician and historian in all who attended.

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