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The
Japan Prize 2013
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| There were 32 proposals from 23 organizations. Five of them
were short-listed and their producers were invited to Tokyo
to make presentations on their proposed programs on October
21, 2013. The winner was officially announced at the Awards
ceremony on October 24, and received a trophy and a check
prize for US$8,000 from Mr. Hiroshi Shiono, the President
of the Hoso Bunka Foundation. |
The
Hoso Bunka Foundation Prize
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Winner: Mr. Athula Disanayaka
Title: Schooling along wild track
Organization: Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC)
Country: Sri Lanka
Proposal content:
The students in some remote villages in Sri Lanka walk to school along nature tracks for several kilometers, traversing jungles, rivers, canals and hills. If they come across wild elephants, they wait as long as necessary until the elephants cross their path. If it is monsoon season, rivers become flooded and they swim across. Mother Nature allows children to learn about aspects of the environment. The students gain rich lessons through their experiences. Based on student life in some jungle villages, this documentary exposes how they learn to confront nature with courage and hope. Viewers can learn about nature through these youth’s point of view. The program also helps viewers realize the hardship of student life in remote villages.
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