Matsuriza (the female drummers who have been performing in Epcot for more then two decades) will no longer be there once the park reopens after the temporary closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Here’s the official statement posted on the Facebook page of one of the performers:
“We’re deeply saddened to announce that Sunday, 3/15/20 will be Matsuriza’s last day performing at Epcot indefinitely.
We had a fantastic 25 year run on the pagoda stage working with some of the best managers and tech team on property. Performing at the Japan Pavilion has been an honor, representing our heritage and culture to millions of guests from all over the world.
It really has been a dream come true and we’re very heartbroken to see it come to an end so suddenly. We are beyond grateful to the Walt Disney World Co. for giving us the most amazing opportunity of a lifetime.
And to our fans, YOU are what we will miss the most. Thank you for all of the love and support you have have given us throughout these years. It is our biggest hope that one day Disney will bring us back.
Until then, sayonara.
Domo arigatou gozaimashita. Otsukaresamadeshita.
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