Events & festivals・Okinawa

HariiHarii

Also known as: ハーリー・爬竜・Hari

A traditional Okinawan event in which dragon boats (haryusen) are rowed in races, praying for a bountiful catch and safe voyages. The Naha Harii and Itoman Haare are famous, held in various places in summer.

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