Japan's explosive drums in Manila July 12-22

MANILA, Philippines - World-renowned Japan martial arts and drum-playing extraordinaires, Drum Tao will finally be showcasing their internationally applauded performance in Manila for the very first time in July 12 to 22 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila for 10 shows only. Catch the showcase Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, 4 p.m.

After playing to audiences of more than five million in 400 cities and in 17 countries that include Switzerland, Denmark, Israel, USA, Australia, Spain, Belgium, UK and Germany, Drum Tao will explode into the Manila stage with its eclectic mix of dance and martial arts as the dynamic and innovative Japanese performers beat their Wadaiko Drums.

Drum Tao is world-class entertainment at the highest level. It is an innovative contemporary Japanese production that has thrilled audiences with the groundbreaking presentation and one-of-a-kind show.

The two-hour extravaganza features super human efforts by the 16-strong highly-disciplined crew of Japanese Taiko drummers, who spend eight months of the year touring the world, giving it their all in the 500 shows they perform a year.

Tickets are available at selected National Book Stores, Robinsons Dept. Stores, Greenbelt 1, Trinoma Cinema Box Office, Resorts World Manila and Ticketworld. For details, call 891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.