The "National Cultural Festival" and "National Art and Culture Festival for Persons with Disabilities" began in Wakayama Prefecture on the 30th, and Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress also attended the opening ceremony online.
The "National Cultural Festival" is a cultural festival where people engaged in cultural activities such as music and art show the results of their daily activities, and is held together with the "National Art and Culture Festival for Persons with Disabilities".
Following the celebration held in Miyazaki Prefecture in July, which was postponed for one year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the originally planned festival began in Wakayama Prefecture and was held in Wakayama City on the afternoon of the 30th. Their Majesties also attended the opening ceremony online from the "Gosho" of the Imperial Palace.
In this, His Majesty the Emperor mentioned that art and cultural activities were restricted by the influence of the new corona, and said, "Art culture is our heart even when it is in a difficult situation. I think it will help to moisturize and realize a richer life. "
After that, choruses and koto songs by local children were performed on the theme of nature and culture in Wakayama prefecture.
Finally, a song made to celebrate the throne of His Majesty the Emperor was sung, and Their Majesties were applauded with a smiley expression.