Bunka no Hi

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Koto player on Culture Day

Bunka no Hi ( Japanese 文化 の 日 , eng. "Day of Culture") is a Japanese holiday that takes place on November 3rd every year . On this day special achievements for Japanese culture, artistic and scientific achievements are commemorated. There are also art exhibitions and parades across the country. In addition, the Japanese Order of Culture is awarded to artists and scientists, and those with special cultural merits are appointed and honored.

origin

From 1873 to 1912, the birthday of the was on November 3, Meiji - Tennō ( 天長節 , Tenchōsetsu ) celebrated as a national. With the death of Tennō in 1912, November 3rd remained a public holiday until 1927 ( 明治 節 , Meijisetsu ).

After the end of World War II , the new Japanese constitution was promulgated on November 3, 1946. Two years later, on June 20, 1948, the "Law on National Holidays" ( 国民 の 祝 日 に 関 す る 法律 , Kokumin no shukujitsu ni kansuru hōritsu , short: Shukujitsuhō ) came into force. This made the name Bunka no Hi and November 3rd a public holiday. Paragraph 2 of the law determines the content: "... the love of freedom and peace and the progress of culture". In addition, the day the constitution comes into force on May 3 is celebrated as "Constitution Day" ( Kenpō Kinenbi ).

Customs

On Culture Day , the Japanese Order of Culture has been awarded personally by the Tennō since 1937. It is one of the highest awards for scientists, artists and people who have made a special contribution to Japanese culture. In addition, on this day, the people with special merit for Japanese culture will be announced. The appointment is for life and comes with an annual pension payment.

On Culture Day, the "National Art Exhibition" ( 芸 術 祭 , Geijutsusai , English National Arts Festival ) has opened since 1947 under the auspices of the Bunka-chō ( 文化 庁 , English Agency for Cultural Affairs ) .

Festivals and cultural activities take place in many cities and towns. Citizens groups and associations introduce themselves and organize removals. The museums open their doors free of charge on this day. There are also many martial arts events that are also televised by the NHK .

November 3rd is also used by various organizations as an unofficial "memorial day":

  • "Manga Day" ( 漫画 の 日 , Manga no Hi ), recognition of Manga as part of culture by the "Association of Mangaka ", an association confirmed by MEXT
  • “Day of the record” ( レ コ ー ド の 日 , Record no Hi ) - the record is considered a significant cultural asset by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ for short) ( 日本 レ コ ー ド 協会 , Nihon Rekōdo Kyōkai )
  • "Stationery Day" ( 文具 の 日 , Bungu no Hi ) - set up by Tokyo's dealers for stationery and office supplies
  • "Day of Culture in the Kansai Region" ( 関 西 文化 の 日 )

Remarks

  1. ↑ According to the 休 日 ニ 関 ス ル 件 ( Kyūjitsu ni kansuru ken ) of September 4, 1912.
  2. ↑ 「自由 と 平和 を 愛 し 、 文化 を す す め る」 , Jiyū to heiwa o aishi, bunka o susumeru .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ 年 中 祭日 祝 日 ノ 休 暇日 ヲ 定 ム  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. - Wikisource (Japanese)@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / ja.wikisource.org  
  2. ↑ き ょ う は な ぜ 「文化」 の 日？ (Kyō wa naze bunka no hi? Dt. Why is culture day today ). In: asahi.net. November 3, 2009, Retrieved November 30, 2011 (Japanese).
  3. ↑ 国民 の 祝 日 に 関 す る 法律 ( Memento of the original from February 15, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (Japanese) @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / law.e-gov.go.jp

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