The power of Osako! Let's feel the coming of summer in Harley

Every year on May 4th in old calendar, Harley is held in various parts of Okinawa Prefecture with the Khan of Harley gongs and high sound. At this time, the rainy season rises, and the summer of Kankansho comes.

Harley is the traditional event held in the hope of bountiful catch and voyage safety. Many people board a boat called a dragon-imagined ryusen, and develop a race of Osako power.
Recently, the popularity of tourists has also increased, and in particular, "Naha Harley" and "Itoman Harley", local and tourists are crowded, and the venue is filled with enthusiasm.
There are also events that anyone can participate in, so why not visit by all means?

"Naha Harley" is held from May 3 to May 5 every year.
Unlike other Harleys, it is held in the new calendar because many tourists want to see it.
It may be held during GW, and it is also attractive that you can stop by along with sightseeing. It is a large-scale event that is said to be visited by as many as 200,000 people every year.

The feature of Naha Harley lies in the reptile dragon boat. The reptile boat used at Naha Harley is large enough to accommodate as many as 42 people, and the decoration is often used in primary colors, and colorful.

At Naha Harley, there are events where you can ride the reptile dragon boat, and anyone can participate for free without having to make a reservation.
Of course, not only on the reptile dragon ship, but also on the sea by actually rowing. The experience of traveling through the sea while using the body and feeling the sea breeze and waves should be remembered as a vivid memory.

"Itoman Harley" is held every year in accordance with Yukkanuhi (June 17, 2018).
In Itoman, there is a culture that calls "Harley" "Harley". In the past, the dragon ship was called "Hale (a dialect meaning running) Bune" and continues to keep its tradition.
Itoman is also known as a city that preserves the traditional tradition, and the culture of celebrating the Old Bon and the Lunar New Year continues.

At Itoman Harley, a reptile dragon boat called Sabani, which can be boarded by 12 people, is used to compete with local communities and races against schools.
Also pay attention to the energetic support of local aunts! The venue is lively every year, and you can get energy just by looking at it.

You can't miss the elaborate overturned barley (Kunnukase).
How to fix when the boat capsizes, get on a boat that has been overturned once in order to compete for the technology, and aim for the goal while scraping out the water.
It can be said that it is a race developed only in Itoman, a city of sea people (Uminchu * fisherman).