Drumtao with a Toddler

My dear toddler Leji enjoys adrenaline powered music. She had such a grand time when we took her to Drumtao Manila.  "HUUUge drums, Mom!" She gasped at the lights and effects; her favorite part was the one with glowing men who dance.  She couldn't help but say "WOWWW!" She also loved the fluidity of the scarf dance and the chirpiness of the flutes.

When I was pregnant with her, I was totally hooked on Game of Thrones and Marco Polo (on Netflix). As I binged on nori and almonds, I was thrilled to feel her kick along with the beat each time there was a battle scene.  The sound of the blade and drums excited her.

When I covered Fete de la Musique for CNN Ph during my second trimester, I actually enjoyed it despite the heavy rain. She loved the bands that were heavy in percussion instruments.  I have to admit, I never got to appreciate such bands before until I got pregnant haha.

The night before I was rushed to the hospital for emergency contractions at 34 weeks, I was at the premier of Heneral Luna.  I guess she got really inspired to come out early when she heard the drums and cannon firing.  My friends joke I should have named her "Luna".

Her fascination with percussions is evident up to now.  She love watching UP Street Dance Club's concerts and choice of music.

As for Drumtao, while the girls in front gushed at the abs and synchronization of the warrior-like drummers, she couldn't help but do her own drumming with the Kia Theater seats during intermission. I hope we can take her to Japan in the near future so she can immerse herself further in their wonderful music and culture.