"Saiku Historical Museum Digital Art Exhibition: The World of Saiku and The Tale of Genji" produced by HITOHATA,INC. was held from 1 (Friday) to 4 (Monday) November 2024 at the Saiku Historical Museum Entrance Hall (Meiwa-cho, Taki County, Mie Prefecture). (Organised by the town of Meiwa).

This was part of the Saiku Culture and Art Festival, which was held for the first time in 2024, and featured digital artworks based on motifs from the museum's collections, including the Tales of Ise, Tale of Genji Picture Scroll and Tale of Genji Shikishi Paste Folding Screen, in the Entrance Hall of the Saiku Museum of History.

Outline of the event

[Name] Saiku Historical Museum Digital Art Exhibition: The Saiku Shrine and the World of The Tale of Genji

[Dates] 1 (Fri), 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun) and 4 (Mon) November 2024, 16:00 - 17:00

[Venue] Entrance Hall, Saiku Historical Museum (503 Takekawa, Meiwa-machi, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture)

[Content] Digital artworks featuring motifs from the museum's collections such as "The Tale of Ise Byobu", "The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll" and "The Tale of Genji Shikishi Paste Folding Screen" will be exhibited in the entrance hall of the Saiku Museum of History.

[Admission] Free of charge, no advance application required.

*There is a charge for admission to special exhibitions.

[Organised] Meiwa Town

[Operation] Meiwa Tourist Trading Company

[Cooperation] Saiku Historical Museum

[Production] HITOHATA, INC.

SAIKU CULTURAL ART FESTIVAL 2024

The Saiku Cultural Art Festival is an international art festival that showcases local culture and art in the nationally designated historic site of Saiku, a historical and cultural heritage site in the town of Meiwa, Mie Prefecture.

Against the backdrop of the rich history and climate of the ancient Saiku, a diverse programme of contemporary art, traditional performing arts and music will be presented. The festival also showcases local traditional culture, crafts and creative activities by artists, providing a unique experience that blends the history of Saiku with contemporary art.

Visitors can enjoy the ‘Art Programme’ for a visual experience of art, the ‘Cultural Experience Programme’ for learning through the experience of wearing the juni-hitoe kimono and creating artworks, and the ‘Food Programme’ for a culinary experience inspired by the Heian Period, when the Saiku were at their most prosperous.

Outline of the event

[Name] Saiku Culture and Arts Festival 2024　

[Period] 16 September (Mon., holiday) - 15 December (Sun.), 2024　

[Venue] Saiku Heian no Mori (2800 Saiku, Meiwa-machi, Taki County, Mie Prefecture), etc.

[Detal and fee] For details of each programme, please see the website.

https://www.hana-meiwa.jp/

[Organisation] Meiwa Town

SAIKU CULTURAL ART FESTIVAL 2024

Saiku Culture Arts Festival is an international arts festival that presents local culture and arts at the Saiku Site, a nationally designated historical and cultural heritage site in the town of Meiwa, Mie Prefecture.

Against the background of the rich history and climate of the ancient Saiku, a diverse programme of contemporary art, traditional performing arts and music will be presented. The festival also provides a unique experience of the fusion of Saiku's history and contemporary art by showcasing local traditional culture, crafts and the creative work of artists.

Visitors can enjoy the ‘Art Programme’ for a visual experience of art art, the ‘Cultural Experience Programme’ for learning through the experience of wearing the juni-hitoe kimono and creating artworks, and the ‘Food Programme’ for a culinary experience inspired by the Heian Period, when the Saiou were at their most prosperous.

Outline of the event

[Title] Saiku Culture Arts Festival 2024　

[Period] 16 September (Mon., holiday) - 15 December (Sun.), 2024　

[Venue] Saiku Heian no Mori (2800 Saiku, Meiwa-machi, Taki County, Mie Prefecture), etc.

[Price and Detail] For details of each programme, please see the website.

https://www.hana-meiwa.jp/

[Sponsored] Meiwa Town

[Contact] Meiwa Kanko Shosha TEL: 0596-67-6850