Culture Day
Bunka no Hi (Japanese文化 の 日, dt " Culture Day " ) is a Japanese holiday that takes place every year on November 3. On this day, special services for the Japanese culture, artistic and scientific achievements is thought. These nation-wide art exhibitions and parades. In addition, the Japanese Order of Culture is awarded to artists and scientists and people with special cultural merits are appointed and honored.
Origin
From 1873 to 1912 the birthday of the Meiji Tenno (天长 节, Tenchōsetsu ) was celebrated as a national holiday on November 3. With the death of Tennō 1912 November 3 initially remained until 1927 a public holiday (明治 节, Meijisetsu ). [Note 1]
After the end of World War II, the new Japanese constitution was promulgated on November 3, 1946. Two years later, on 20 June 1948 entered the " Law on National Holidays" (国民の祝日に関する法律, Kokumin no shukujitsu ni kansuru hōritsu, in short: Shukujitsuhō ) came into force. Thus the name Bunka no Hi and November 3 were defined as a holiday. Paragraph 2 of the Law provides as content: "... the love of freedom and the peace and progress of culture" [Note. 2] In addition, the date of entry into force of the Constitution on 3 May is celebrated as the "Day of the Constitution " ( Kenpo Kinenbi ).
Customs
On the day of the culture of the Japanese Order of Culture is awarded by Tennō personally since 1937. It is one of the highest awards for scientists, artists and people who have rendered outstanding services to the Japanese culture. In addition, the people will be given with special services rendered to the Japanese culture to this day. The appointment is for life and is associated with an annual pension payment.
On the day of culture ( National Arts Festival芸 术 祭, Geijutsusai, engl. ) Is under the auspices of Bunkacho (文化 庁, Eng. Agency for Cultural Affairs ) since 1947, the " National Art Exhibition " opened.
In many cities and towns festivals and cultural activities take place. Citizens groups and clubs introduce themselves and arrange removals. The museums will be opening their doors entgeltlos. It also held many martial arts events that are transmitted by the NHK television.
By various organizations on November 3 at the same time is used as the unofficial " Day of Remembrance ":
- "Day of the manga " (漫画 の 日, Manga no Hi ), recognition of manga as a part of the culture through the ' Association of mangaka ", which are approved by MEXT Association
- " Date of record" (レコード の 日, Record no Hi ) - the record is by the Recording Industry Association of Japan ( RIAJ short ) (日本 レコード 協会, Nihon Rekōdo Kyōkai ) viewed as a significant cultural
- "Day of stationery " (文具 の 日, Bungo no Hi ) - established by the Tokyo dealers for writing and Office Supplies
- "Day of Culture in Kansai area " (関西文化の日)