Tokyo 2020, online cultural events after anti Covid regulations

(ANSA) - TOKYO, MARCH 27 - An expansion of the digitalization project for access to the artistic and cultural program set up by the Japan Cultural Expo (Jce), coinciding with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and following the decision to ban entry into Japan for inspectors from abroad.

This was told to ANSA by YumiEnnyu, executive director of JCE, the semi-governmental body that enjoys the support of the Cultural Affairs Agency and the Japanese Arts Council for the promotion of the art and culture of the Land of the Rising Sun.

    "Most of the projects conceived in the run up to the Olympics at the national level, inevitably suffered from changes, in particular museum exhibitions, theater performances and art festivals with an international scope, due to cancellations, delays or the reduction of large-scale programs "Ennyu said.

    The JCE will produce new video content related to the main Japanese figurative arts, including Kabuki, Bunraku and the Noh theater, with the appropriate explanations in different languages ​​of the different artistic expressions, and support for the sector's festivals in view of a revival of tourism in the country. almost zero for a year.

    Among the main events that saw a cancellation of their programs in 2020, and which were subsequently adapted for a greater online presence of interested parties, the Yokohama Triennale and the Sapporo Art Festival.

    For the domestic audience, meanwhile, in the wake of the loosening of the restrictions against the spread of Covid, the JCE has packaged the 'Representation of a prayer' event, at the Kokyo Gaien National Garden, in the shadow of the Tokyo Imperial Palace, with traditional dances. was theater representations Noh and Kyogen.

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