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The Fukuoka Prize 2019 Award ceremony
- Date
- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (18:30-20:00)
- Venue
- Main Hall, Fukuoka International Congress Center 3F（External link）
The 30th Fukuoka Prize Award Ceremony opened with a video introducing past laureates. With Their Imperial Highness Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino in attendance, distinguished guests from many nations, representatives from various fields, and many residents of Fukuoka filled the main hall of the Fukuoka International Congress Center to celebrate this year’s laureates’ contribution to the advancement of Cultures in Asia.
The audience greeted the laureates with loud applause as they appeared on the stage. First Mr. TAKASHIMA Soichiro, Mayor of Fukuoka City, addressed the audience on behalf of the organizers. He remarked that they would support the Fukuoka Prize which contributes to the exchange and diversity of the city of Fukuoka as an asset of the city for the new generations to inherit. Next, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Akishino offered his congratulations to the laureates, and Professor KUBO Chiharu, Chair of the Fukuoka Prize Jury and President of Kyushu University, issued the Jurors’ Statement, Then the laureates were presented with their certificates and medals by Mayor TAKASHIMA and Mr. FUJINAGA Kenichi, Chair of the Fukuoka City of flowers by children from Fukuoka International School, and the solemn atmosphere turned into a relaxed mood as both the laureates and the audience smiled with joy.
The second part of the ceremony began with a celebratory performance by sand artist ITO Karin. After the laureates gave their speeches interview sessions were held.
Lastly, YUKI Magosaburo XII, from Youkiza, Theater Company, delivered a performance of traditional Edo puppet theater. One of the pieces he performed was composed and directed by this year’s Arts and Culture Prize winner SATO Makoto. The puppet used for the performance was designed by the late model YAMAGUCHI Sayoko. The audience was mesmerized by the beautiful doll made from Japanese paper that appeared to come alive, drawing the audience into the world of SATO.
With this the milestone 30th Fukuoka Prize Award Ceremony was closed feeling joy and inspiration.
The audience greeted the laureates with loud applause as they appeared on the stage. First Mr. TAKASHIMA Soichiro, Mayor of Fukuoka City, addressed the audience on behalf of the organizers. He remarked that they would support the Fukuoka Prize which contributes to the exchange and diversity of the city of Fukuoka as an asset of the city for the new generations to inherit. Next, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Akishino offered his congratulations to the laureates, and Professor KUBO Chiharu, Chair of the Fukuoka Prize Jury and President of Kyushu University, issued the Jurors’ Statement, Then the laureates were presented with their certificates and medals by Mayor TAKASHIMA and Mr. FUJINAGA Kenichi, Chair of the Fukuoka City of flowers by children from Fukuoka International School, and the solemn atmosphere turned into a relaxed mood as both the laureates and the audience smiled with joy.
The second part of the ceremony began with a celebratory performance by sand artist ITO Karin. After the laureates gave their speeches interview sessions were held.
Lastly, YUKI Magosaburo XII, from Youkiza, Theater Company, delivered a performance of traditional Edo puppet theater. One of the pieces he performed was composed and directed by this year’s Arts and Culture Prize winner SATO Makoto. The puppet used for the performance was designed by the late model YAMAGUCHI Sayoko. The audience was mesmerized by the beautiful doll made from Japanese paper that appeared to come alive, drawing the audience into the world of SATO.
With this the milestone 30th Fukuoka Prize Award Ceremony was closed feeling joy and inspiration.
Public Lectures 2019
School Visits 2019
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