# @hermannpark on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaB5mIWGmIz
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67226585-hermannpark-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-26T00:53:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Hermann Park Conservancy (@hermannpark) — https://gondola.cc/hermannpark

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This weekend, immerse yourself in an incredible celebration of Japanese music, dance, and culture at Kicking It at Hermann Park, presented by exxonmobil! Join us in the Commons for FREE activities and performances that bring tradition and contemporary culture together in unforgettable ways. 🌎

Saturday, June 27 
🎤 Hosted by Calvin, co-owner of soundboxtx and longtime dancer, choreographer, and community leader. 
🎧 Let’s get the party started with an electrifying mix of beats from one of Houston's favorite DJs, bltnprod.
🥁 Experience the powerful rhythms of ryukyudamashiidfw, as they perform Eisa, the traditional drumming dance of Okinawa. Celebrating 10 years of sharing Okinawan culture, this inspiring group brings passion and incredible energy to every performance. 
💃 Houston's award-winning dance studio soundboxtx and performance team wyldstyl_htx
 take the stage with dynamic choreography inspired by today's hottest J-pop and K-pop artists. Expect high-energy performances, amazing talent, and nonstop excitement! 

Sunday, June 28 
🎵 Straight from Los Angeles, wll_music blends anime favorites, J-pop remixes, and dance music into an unforgettable set perfect for anime fans and music lovers alike! 
🥁 One of the nation's premier taiko ensembles, makoto.taiko delivers a powerful performance showcasing the precision and artistry of traditional Japanese drumming. Their inspiring musicians bring decades of experience and a deep commitment to sharing Japanese culture through rhythm. 

Whether you're discovering these traditions for the first time or celebrating your own heritage, this is a weekend you won't want to miss! 🌟

Special Japanese cultural programming presented by the Yasuhiko & Akemi Saitoh Foundation, U.S.-Japan Council, Cole Chemical Company, the Gondo Family, Ito En, and Daikin Global. 

More details, times, locations, and the full event schedule can be found at hermannpark.org/kickingit or the link in bio. #KickingItAtHermannPark

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