January 21, 2019 #38/2019 Emirati Japanese drummers bring the beat to the Abu Dhabi fan zone An energetic group of Emirati Japanese drummers "Kharsha Drums" drew crowds to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 fan zone with a performance full of rhythm and colour, played out against the backdrop of screens showing the tournament in full swing.
The group, comprising five drummers of Emirati and Japanese heritage, thrilled fans in the beachside location with a traditional taiko percussion that filled the air with a pulsating beat.
Speaking after the performance a member of the band, Tayammum Al Katheeri said: "Being an Emirati, a lot of people ask me how I am related to Japanese music and why I do it. It was my brother who initially introduced me and then I came across this group, which is cross cultural, and it has been the best thing ever since."
"The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 is bringing people together from all over the world so what better way to showcase unity and togetherness through this music, which does exactly that," he added.
Tayammum's brother, Taryam, said Kharsha Drums aspires to promote a positive culture exchange between the UAE and Japan through their performance of the Japanese percussion art.
"Since I was a kid, I have always wanted to play any kind of drums. Then I met group member Yotaro Matsutani three years ago in one of my university extracurricular activities and we decided to have a culture exchange. I taught him about the UAE culture, traditions and dialect, and he taught me how to play the Japanese drums," said Taryam.
The group's performance at the AFC Asian Cup fan zone attracted crowds who enjoyed a unique art from the rich culture of Japan as the tournament continues to bring Asian fans together.
"It was an interesting experience where we had the chance to interact with the Japanese supporters in the fan zone and it was particularly rewarding to see them respond positively to our interpretation of their culture," added Taryam.
With tickets selling quickly across the knockout stage matches, fans keen to catch the action can do so by purchasing tickets online via www.asiancup2019.com and in Virgin Megastores outlets with prices starting from just Dhs25. Fans can also join in the conversation online and share their experiences of the tournament by using the hashtag #BringingAsiaTogether.
About the AFC Asian Cup:
The AFC Asian Cup is the pinnacle international team tournament held by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) every four years to determine the champion of Asia. The competition is the second-oldest continental football championship (after the Copa America) and was first held in 1956. The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019TM expands the number of participating nations from 16 to 24, making it the biggest tournament ever.
The 2019 tournament will be the second time the UAE has hosted the event, after successfully staging the finals in 1996. The Asian Cup UAE 2019 runs from 5 January to 1 February 2019, with 51 matches being played in eight world class stadiums located across four host cities - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Match schedules and tickets for purchase are available on www.the-AFC.com. For group ticket packages contact groups@asiancup19.ae.
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