Lululemon apologizes after Japanese drum used at Great Wall yoga event in China.
Lululemon held a yoga festival on the Great Wall of China in late May 2026, featuring a drum performance that social media users identified as a Japanese taiko rather than a Chinese dagu drum. The company issued an apology on Weibo acknowledging limitations in professional knowledge and pledged to be more cautious in future event planning.
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“Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event”
“Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum controversy at Great Wall yoga event”
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