The “Flowers will Bloom” charity concert for the survivors across the Tohoku region in Japan was held at Docklands, Melbourne, on Friday 11th March, 2016. Many artists participated to make the night a success and Wadaiko Rindo is very proud to have taken part in the event.
A total of $4,743.02 was raised from the ticket sales, the raffle tickets, donations from craft artists at the venue and also from the donations from the audience. The raffle ticket sales alone raised $1,124! About 140 people attended, though the capacity of the hall is 120. The atmosphere was filled with positive support for the cause.
Here is an excerpt of the note we received from Takashi Takiguchi, one of the organising committee members.
The event hall was filled with great vibes, smiles, singing and some tears, which will be passed onto the people of Tohoku, Japan through our network for sure!
From the bottom of our heart, we thank you for your donations and generosity for the good cause.
All of the funds raised will be sent to the Melbourne-based NGO, The Nichingo Junior Project – http://www.nichigo-junior.com.au/ , so some MORE junior high school students from the affected area in Iwate can be invited to Melbourne for exchange language, culture and their experience of the disaster and recovery.
Thank you very much once again for your contributions and support extended to all who not only are survivors in Japan but also all participating artists and staff involved with the event this time.
We believe that your business name also had great exposure to audience who attended on the day, and those who accessed our Facebook event pages which there were 1,700 views in total.
Many many thanks,
Takashi Takiguchi
Ticketing and raffle co-ordinator on behalf of
all participating artists and staff members.
Wadaiko Rindo perform at the ‘Flowers will Bloom’ Tohoku benefit.
Photo by Toshihiko Ijuin.