National Day of the Gong honors and celebrates the Gong’s unique history, place and capacities among instruments of sound, music, creativity and healing.
Mighty and gentle; earthy and celestial, the Gong is an extraordinary instrument and conduit of Creation. With an extensive international cultural history, the Gong is versatile, inspiring and engaging; its sounds and effects multi-sensory and multi-dimensional. Gongs come in an array of sizes, designs, purposes, expressions and origins, thanks to the dedication of skilled artisans all over the World.
Expanding beyond orchestral settings, the Gong has become a profound presence within a delightful diversity of events, ceremonies and performances, as well as modalities for the Mind, Body and Spirit. The Gong is widely recognized as a productive tool for relaxation, meditation, healing and overall health and well-being. Traditional and contemporary musicians, artists, teachers, sages and facilitators play and incorporate the Gong into imaginative, effective spectrums of expression, experience and purpose.
EnJoy, Explore, Create, Collaborate with a Gong every day, especially on National Day of the Gong~! Celebrate, liberate, share and behold its fascinating Sounds, Vibrations and Work in the World~!National Day of the Gong at the Texas State Capitol Rotunda
National Day of the Gong at the Texas State Capitol Rotunda