The History of Japan’s Martial Arts Exhibition
August 10 to September 30, 2018
Galleries XXVII and XXVIII
National Museum of Fine Arts
National Museum
Museum of the Philippines in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines are pleased to present the international traveling exhibition The Spirit of Budô: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts Exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of the Philippines from August 10 to September 30, 2018. Admission is free.
In this exhibition, audiences may learn about the brief history of Japanese martial arts – from traditional battlefield combat techniques (Bujutsu) to popular sports or physical exercise tempering body and spirit (Budô), through originals and reproductions of historical weapons such as arrows, suits of armor, helmets, and other martial arts gear. Also included in the exhibition are materials and photo panels of popular sports and physical exercise such as Kendo, Judo, Sumo, and more. Prior to its exhibition in Manila, it has been shown in countries such as Peru, Canada, and Brazil.
The exhibition is also in line with the objectives of the National Museum to present the artistry and artifacts which embody not just the cultural heritage of the Philippines, but also of Asian cultures such as Japan, in order to create a dialogue about their similarities, differences, connections and intersections.
With strong interest in Japan’s martial arts and Samurai culture in the Philippines, the exhibition will coincide with exciting related events. The Japan Foundation, Manila brings one of the greatest films ever made – legendary Director Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai (七人の侍) to be screened at the UP Film Center – Cine Adarna leg of EIGASAI in August. Other events include free demonstrations and workshops of Karate, Judo, Kendo and Arnis in collaboration with Karate Pilipinas, Inc., Philippine Judo Federation, IGA Kendo Club Philippines and Amato Arnis Classic Combat Martial Arts Organization of the Philippines.
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
EIGASAI x The Spirit of Budo Film Screening
SEVEN SAMURAI by AKIRA KUROSAWA
August 15, Wednesday, 7:15 pm
August 17, Friday, 7:15 pm
UP Film Institute, UP Diliman. FREE ADMISSION on a first-come, first-served basis.
Arnis Demonstration and Workshop
With Amato Arnis Classic Combat Martial Arts Organization of the Philippines
The National Museum Auditorium
August 25, Saturday, 10:00 am
FREE ADMISSION. For reservations, email nm.finearts@gmail.com
Kendo Demonstration and Workshop
With IGA Kendo Club Philippines
The National Museum Auditorium
September 1, Saturday, 11:00 am
FREE ADMISSION. For reservations, email spiritofbudomanila@gmail.com
Judo Demonstration and Workshop
With Philippine Judo Federation
The National Museum Auditorium
September 8, Saturday, 11:00 am
FREE ADMISSION. For reservations, email spiritofbudomanila@gmail.com
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About the Japan Foundation, Manila
The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet and became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003. The mission of the Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries. As the 18th overseas office, the Japan Foundation, Manila was founded in 1996, active in three focused areas: Arts and Culture; Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange; Japanese-Language Education Overseas. For more information please visit our website at www.jfmo.org and facebook.com/jfmanila
About the National Museum
The National Museum, a Trust of the Government, is an educational, scientific, and cultural institution that acquires, documents, preserves, exhibits, and fosters scholarly study and public appreciation of works of art, specimens, and cultural and historical artifacts representative of the unique cultural heritage of the Filipino people and the natural history of the Philippines. It is mandated to establish, manage and develop museums comprising the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Planetarium in Manila, as well as 18 regional area and site museums in key locations around the archipelago. For more information, follow the National Museum on Facebook (@nationalmuseumofthephilippines) and Instagram (@natmuseumph).
