The Spirit of Budô: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts Exhibition
Dates: August 10 – September 30, 2018
Venue: Galleries XXVII and XXVIII of the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum
The Japan Foundation, Manila and The National 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 Spirit of Budô: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts Exhibition opens to the public on August 10 to September 30, 2018.
The exhibition is on view at Galleries XXVII and XXVIII of the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum. Museum Hours are from 10am to 5pm daily except on Mondays and holidays.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
EIGASAI x The Spirit of Budo Film Screening SEVEN SAMURAI 1954 | 207 min | Drama | Monochrome | 35 mm |
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Arnis Demonstration and Workshop With Amato Arnis Classic Combat Martial Arts Organization of the Philippines The National Museum Auditorium August 25, Saturday, 10:00 amFREE 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 amFREE ADMISSION. For reservations, email spiritofbudomanila@gmail.com. |
Judo Demonstration and Workshop With Philippine Judo Federation The National Museum Auditorium September 8, 2018 Saturday, 11:00 amFREE ADMISSION. For reservations, email spiritofbudomanila@gmail.com. |
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