Dear Taikofriends,
As most of you probably know by now, Switzerland has not been spared from the coronavirus pandemic.
Just this afternoon, our government has issued a series of new, further restrictions on public life, including banning any event and closing stores and schools nationwide. The situation around COVID-19 remains highly dynamic and somewhat unpredictable, as is the nature of dealing with a new virus and it is therefore not possible yet to make predictions as to what the situation will be in August this year, and whether Taiko Spirit can take place as planned.
At the moment, we ask of you to be patient while we evaluate the situation and come to a decision. The current restrictions on events will be held in place until May at least, and that is when we will have a definitive answer for you.
Please also consider the travel restrictions that have been put in place for travellers from some countries. These are set up for 6 months now, which would affect Taiko Spirit, but we hope that the situation will improve before then.
For now, please stay healthy and be compassionate with your fellow humans! Let’s turn this into an opportunity for solidarity and community building (beyond handshakes! 🙂)
Take care!
Micah Wilhelm
Taiko Spirit Festival Director
