- Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
Infobox award
name = Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
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description = the outstanding contributions in preserving and creating unique and diverse cultures in Asia.presenter = Fukuoka City
Yokatopia Foundation
country = JPN
year = 1990
website = http://www.city.fukuoka.jp/asiaprize/The Fukuoka Asian Culture Prizes( _ja. 福岡アジア文化賞, _ko. 후쿠오카아시아문화상) were established by Fukuoka City and Yokatopia Foundation to honor the outstanding work of individuals or organizations to preserve and create unique and diverse
culture of Asia . There are three prize categories: the Grand Prize, the Academic Prize, and the Arts and Culture Prize.In
1989 , Fukuoka city held the Asia-Pacific Exposition (referred to as ‘Yokatopia’) with the concept of interaction between the Asia-Pacific region. The prize program was inaugurated in the following year to carry on the spirit of the Expo, and ever since then, the prizes have been given annually and the related official events including the award ceremony and the public forums by the prize winners have been held in every September, also known as ‘Asian Month’ in Fukuoka. In1999 , the school visits were added into the program to give a special lecture to children by the prize winners. The series of events offer the citizens ample opportunities to discover and experience the diversity of Asia.Prize Categories
Grand Prize
To be presented to an individual or an organization in either the field of academics or arts and culture. The laureate must have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and creation of Asian culture and have exhibited the significance of Asian culture to the world. The prize is endowed with 5 million yen.
Academic Prize
To be presented to one or two individuals or organizations that have made outstanding achievements in the field of Asian studies, such as social and human sciences, contributing to the world’s understanding of Asia. The prize is endowed with 3 million yen.
Arts and Culture Prize
To be presented to one or two individuals or organizations who have made outstanding contributions in the diverse arts and culture of Asia. The category includes a wide range of fields such as the fine arts, literature, music, drama, dance, film, architecture, and so forth. The prize is endowed with 3 million yen.
Geographical Focus
East, South, and
Southeast Asia (any regions located to east of Pakistan)Past Laureates
External links
* [http://www.city.fukuoka.jp/asiaprize/english/index.html " Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize "]
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