The sound of Japanese Taiko drums filled the State Capitol’s Senate Chamber as Sunday’s Louisiana World Peace Day festivities began.

One percussionist began drumming, followed by another, then another. Soon, all of the drummers were in sync as the sound of the Taiko drums became louder and louder.

Then, after a few minutes of drumming, the musicians stopped, clicked their sticks together three times and shouted, “Victory!” before beginning again.

The percussion performance kicked off two hours of music, dance, poetry and prayer Sunday for the second day of the 14th annual Louisiana World Peace Day celebration.

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