Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event

Published June 17, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Online uproar in China follows Canadian brand’s use of taiko drum at sponsored festival held to celebrate Chinese culture

The activewear brand Lululemon has apologised after a promotional event held on the Great Wall of China appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum, prompting an uproar.

Details

The Canadian-headquartered company, known for its upmarket yoga leggings, has been growing rapidly in China and arranged for a yoga festival to take place in late May on a section of the wall near Beijing.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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