The opening ceremonies of the "National Cultural Festival" and the "National Disability Arts and Cultural Festival", which had been postponed for one year due to the influence of the new corona virus, were held in Miyazaki City, and Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress also attended online. It was.
The "National Cultural Festival" is one of the largest cultural festivals in Japan by people working on music and art, and has been held together with the "National Disability Arts and Cultural Festival" for four years.
His Majesty the Emperor has been attending since the first meeting in 1986, and has been in charge of public affairs even after his coronation.
The event was postponed for one year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and was held in Miyazaki City. Their Majesties attended online from the Akasaka Imperial Residence in Minato-ku, Tokyo on the afternoon of the 3rd.
Among them, His Majesty the Emperor said that he is currently facing difficulties due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and said, "The power of culture and art gives people peace of mind and overcomes difficult situations. I hope that it will play a major role as a place to generate energy for the future. "
Then, when the stage with the participation of local children began, Their Majesties were applauded, and traditional Kagura praying for the stability of their lives for a year, thanks to the abundance of five grains and abundant fishing, and a poet from Hyuga City. , I saw a play that introduces Bokusui Wakayama and others.
Their Majesties then interacted with the performers on the stage.