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

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

Harley is the traditional event held in the hope of voyage with bountiful catch. Many people board a boat called the dragon-like dragon boat, which is inspired by a dragon, and race the Osako power race.
Recently, the popularity of tourists has also increased, especially in "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 come and visit us?

"Naha Harley" is held every year from May 3 to May 5th.
Unlike other Harley, it is held in the new calendar because it is hoped that many tourists will see it.
It may be held during GW, so it is also attractive to be able to stop by during sightseeing. It is a large-scale event that is said to be visited by 200,000 people every year.

Naha Harley is characterized by its reptile dragon boat. The reptile dragon boat used in 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 relic ship, and no reservation is required, and anyone can participate free.
Of course, you will not only ride on the dragon boat, but also actually row and go on the sea. The experience of traveling through the sea while using your body and feeling the sea breeze and waves should remain a colorful memory.

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

At Itoman Harley, a reptile dragon boat called sabani, which can be accommodated by 12 people, is used, and races against the local community and schools.
Pay attention to the energetic support of the local grandfathers! The venue is lively every year, and you can get energy just by looking at it.

Don't miss the elaborate overturning barley (Kunnukase).
How to fix it when the boat overturns, get on a boat that has once overturned to compete for the technology, and aim for the goal while scraping out the water.
It can be said that it was a race that developed only in Itoman, a city of seamen (meaning Uminchu * fishermen).