Overview

As part of the East Asian & Finnish Cultural Week, this workshop is led by shakuhachi master Kiku Day, who introduces participants to the traditional Japanese bamboo flute — an instrument shaped by breath, silence, and a long performance tradition.

Rather than focusing on performance, this session invites participants to approach sound as a form of attention and breath.

📅 Date: Monday, 20 April  

🕒 Time: 19:30 – 21:00  

📍 Location: Teetao Tea House  

💰 Price: 30€  

👥 Level: Open to all (no experience needed)

What to expect

This is a hands-on workshop.

Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of the instrument, including how sound is produced, basic finger techniques, and simple exercises. The session emphasises listening, breathing, and direct experience rather than technical mastery.

No prior musical background is required.

About Kiku Day

Kiku Day is a shakuhachi performer and ethnomusicologist.

She trained in Tokyo for over eleven years under master Okuda Atsuya and has performed internationally at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Royal Festival Hall. Her work engages both traditional repertoire and contemporary collaborations, with a focus on cross-cultural contexts.

Notes

• Please arrive on time

• Limited seats available

• Tickets are non-refundable