Day 7 of 12 Days of Taiko!
Today we celebrate the incredible Jeanne Mercer, TaikoVentures Senior Vocationist, whose 50-year taiko journey has inspired generations.
In this video, Jeanne shares how she was on the verge of retirement. However, her passion for the taiko was renewed by TaikoVentures’ financial support and benefits—allowing her to continue sharing her art.
Today’s gifts are a treasure trove of ShastaYama memorabilia from 2005–2016, including a hat, muscle shirt, t-shirts, tote bags, and two adorable handmade taiko bears crafted by Jeanne herself! Want to win these special keepsakes? Join the TaikoVentures Hui here to enter the raffle: https://taikoventures.com/support
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