Classics Day
Observed byJapan
DateNovember 1
Next time1 November 2024 (2024-11-01)
FrequencyAnnual

Classics Day (古典の日, Koten no Hi) is a day held annually in Japan on November 1 for the purpose of promoting classical works.[1]

The day was declared by the Committee for the Thousandth Anniversary of The Tale of Genji on November 1, 2008. This date was the 1000th anniversary since The Tale of Genji was mentioned in The Diary of Lady Murasaki.[2] Classics Day was legislated in 2012. According to the law, the classics includes literature, music, art, performing arts, lifestyle, and products in the fields of academia and philosophy.[3]

Events are held in Japan on Classics day.[4][5] These themes include classical culture affecting Japan such as classical music and the game of go.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "古典の日について" [About Classics Day] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. October 2013.
  2. ↑ The Committee for the Thousandth Anniversary of The Tale of Genji (1 November 2008). "Proclamation of "Classics Day"" (PDF). Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry (in Japanese and English).
  3. ↑ "古典の日に関する法律" [Act on Classics Day] (in Japanese). House of Representatives. 5 September 2012.
  4. ↑ "Symposium Commemorating Classics Day". The Monthly Journal of MEXT. December 2012.
  5. ↑ ""Japanese Classics Day" Lecture". National Institute of Japanese Literature. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Forum for the promotion of Classics Day 2017". Kyoto International Conference Center. 1 November 2017.
  7. ↑ State Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (5 September 2012). "古典の日に関する法律の施行について（通知）" [Notice on Enforcement of the Act on Classics Day] (PDF). The Japanese Council of Art Museums (in Japanese).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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