Through the generous support of The Nippon Taiko Foundation three world-class Taiko drum troupes performed as part of the cultural activities sponsored by PEN-International at the Symposium: Amanojaku Troupe and Koshu Roa Taiko (Japan), and the USA troupe San Francisco Taiko Dojo. The two troupes from Japan (one of which is composed of deaf drummers) offered a Taiko demonstration and workshop for over 400 children and adults from the Rochester area in the NTID Panara Theatre. In addition, all three troupes performed at the opening ceremonies of the Symposium. Finally, the troupes performed on the evenings of 25 and 26 June for more than 850 members of the RIT and Rochester communities.