Tomigusuku Haarii
Summer at the birthplace of dragon boat racing, filled with the sound of drums and shouted calls
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Summer at the birthplace of dragon boat racing, filled with the sound of drums and shouted calls
Lilies from around the world and island festivities beneath Ie Island’s blue skies
Three days in Naha, with dragon boats racing across the water and prayers and excitement ringing out
Ginowan’s early-summer fireworks, brought to life with music and design
A traditional Naha event where flag bearers perform and the east and west sides join forces with the Great Rope
A ritual to ward off misfortune, with visiting deities covered in mud and vines traveling around Shimoji village
A single-round tug-of-war in Kayo, bringing together prayer and strength on the beach
A harvest festival carried on through prayers to the lion and Kayo dances
Ie Island’s distinctive traditional performing arts, passed down through island songs and dances