22/05/2026
Tamburi Mundi Freiburg e.V. would like to take the initiative to launch the
“World Frame Drum Day” together with you and establish it as an annual international day of action on October 2.
What’s planned:
Under the patronage of Glen Velez, the Tamburi Mundi e.V. association—which has been actively promoting frame drum culture for nearly 20 years—will take responsibility for organizing the event. We would like to coordinate a large online gathering with frame drum musicians, frame drum institutions, communities, and associations around the world to jointly proclaim the first “World Frame Drum Day.” We have chosen October 2 as the symbolic date (which, among other things, was established by the UN as the International Day of Non-Violence).
What is the goal:
A “World Frame Drum Day” aims to highlight the global popularity of the frame drum, bring different frame drum cultures into contact and foster exchange among them, and emphasize their contribution to international understanding. Tamburi Mundi would use its existing infrastructure to provide a shared platform, act as an international networker, and consolidate and bring together the many contacts established over the years.
Future Plans:
The plan is to celebrate this day annually with musical events worldwide. There will also be a website where all events related to World Frame Drum Day will be announced and documented.
Be a part of it:
- Join us on October 2, 2026, when a large international frame drum community will gather for an online meeting to officially declare and celebrate the first World Frame Drum Day.
We look forward to a great collaborative effort that unites the global frame drum community and sends a lasting message about the importance of the frame drum for respect, tolerance, and international understanding.
(Music "Unity" by Glen Velez, photo by Ellen Schmauss)
