EVENT | On Tuesday, April 2nd, the city and Tokyo Tower will be bathed in blue for 'Warm Blue 2013'
EVENT｜'Warm Blue 2013' Held – Aiming for a Society Where Everyone Can Live Easily –
On Tuesday, April 2nd, the city and Tokyo Tower will be bathed in blue.
The event 'Warm Blue 2013,' aimed at fostering understanding of audism (autism) among people across Japan, will be held at Tokyo Tower on Tuesday, April 2nd, coinciding with 'World Autism Awareness Day.' In addition to live performances and events, Tokyo Tower and various locations across Japan will be illuminated in blue lighting on the day.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Candle Relay and Live Performances by Chizuru Azuma and Others
'Warm Blue 2013' is organized by 'Get in touch,' a general incorporated association headed by actress Chizuru Azuma. The event aims to create a society where people with developmental disabilities, such as those with audism, can thrive by leveraging their unique characteristics and talents through environmental adjustments. It also seeks to promote the 'beauty of difference' for everyone.
Tokyo Tower glows blue. The lighting ceremony begins at 18:15. ©TOKYO TOWER
The event, with Tokyo Tower as its main venue, will feature a parade of world-famous blue cars, including a Lamborghini Countach and a Ford Mustang, from Daikanyama to Tokyo Tower starting at 15:00. From 18:30, events such as a candle relay, hosted by Chizuru Azuma, director Amon Miyamoto, and Vivienne Sato, will take place.
Furthermore, there will be live performances and talks by 'Salsa Gum Tape,' described as the 'ultimate barrier-free rock band,' featuring guest artist Tatsuya Ishii. The venue will be enveloped in blue, the theme color of World Autism Awareness Day.
On the same day, various locations around the world and across Japan will also be illuminated in a warm blue hue. This includes landmarks like the Empire State Building and Niagara Falls in New York, the Pyramids in Egypt, and in Japan, Tokyo Skytree, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Hyogo Prefecture, and the main tower of Hiroshima Castle are scheduled to be lit up.
Actress Chizuru Azuma
Director Amon Miyamoto
Artist Tatsuya Ishii
More naturally, more casually, more freely. On this day when the city turns blue, we hope you will once again imagine a world where everyone can live with ease.
'Warm Blue 2013'
Date: Tuesday, April 2nd
Time: From 15:00
Venue: Tokyo Tower
4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
http://getintouch.or.jp/