Theme

2025

In praise of Humanity
— 80 Years Since the End of World War II / 30 Years Since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake

Main Project:

• 「Kara-gumi - the 75th Production "In the Town of Pictures of Kamishibai"」
• 「Netherlands–Japan Integrated Dance Performance - “UNUM” & “Iungo”」
• 「Welcome Jamboree 2025 」
• 「Post-Butoh-ha - “The Magic Flute”」
• 「Emmanuel Pahud Presents “KOBE International Music Festival 2025 Opening Concert"」
• 「The Unseen and the Heard 」
• 「Kobe City Philharmonic Chorus Autumn Concert　Poulenc - Figure humaine“postwar 80th anniversary peaceful prayer concert”」
• 「Ballet Company West Japan」
• 「Beethoven Double Bill: “Missa Solemnis” & “Symphony No.9”」
• 「Re LIVE THEATER in KOBE – The World of Stage Videos Across Time」
• 「Sadamatsu-Hamada Ballet Company “The Nutcracker” – Candy Kingdom ver. / Fairytale Kingdom ver.」
• 「Kobe Bunka Hall Production “Ruruten-ten KOBE 1942–1946”」

Even in times of hardship, people have supported each other, risen up, and forged new paths. Kobe has lived through World War II, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic; this series reflects on the history of the city affected by war and disaster. In Praise of Humanity offers prayers for those who have passed, sings of the hope and bonds of those who gather for renewal, and looks to the future. This culmination of the 50th anniversary commemorative series builds on a rich legacy of performances and marks a new chapter for Kobe Bunka Hall.