Kathmandu, June 1:

A Japanese drummer, whom the Guinness Book of World Records has recognised as the maker of the world’s largest drum - the World Peace Drum (WPD) - is planning to break his own record by making another super-large drum.

Hiromi Ishioka is the man behind the project. While his earlier creation measured 4.8 metres in diameter, the new creation will have a diameter of 5 m.

The new WPD will occupy around 30 ropanis of land and will take complete shape in five months. The project will be launched tomorrow at the Little Angels’ School.

The previous WPD, made in 2000, is 4.8m in diameter, 5m in length and weighs 2 tonnes. It is in Japan now.

Ishioka, coordinator of the World Peace Drum Construction (WPDC), said he chose Nepal to break his record as it is the land of the Buddha. At a press meet organised here today, he said : “Nepal is more like my ancestral home. I feel at home when I am here.”

“I want to send a positive message to the World by making the WPD.” The WPD will be made with financial support from Akafujidaiko, Japan, PABSON, Rotary Club of Kastamandup and Folk Nepal. “We will teach the Nepalis to beat the Japanese drum and will learn about their traditional instruments, including Madal and Dhime.”

PABSON president Umesh Shrestha, president of the PABSON, said Nepali skilled workers will help make the drum.