Okinawa - 4 recommended events in June

Among the annual events in Itoman City, "Itoman Harley" is a particularly grand festival. Itoman Harley is the traditional event held every year on May 4 in old calendar in the middle of Itoman fishing port. Participants board the traditional Okinawan ship “Sabani” and compete with each other called “Mura”. The venue is full of local customers and tourists who support it, and it is a day of a festive festivities.
In Itoman Harley, in addition to various rowing races, there is also a competition called "Duck Retrieval Competition" to catch ducks released in Itoman Fishing Port. The duck removal competition is an event where locals as well as tourists can participate freely. As soon as the command of the start of the competition sounds, the participants jump into the sea one after another is a masterpiece!
In the competition, not only ducks but also large watermelons are floated on the sea, and balls that can be exchanged for red snappers are put in, so it is one of the ways to enjoy it.

"Eisa folk dance Night" is an event where you can enjoy Eisa folk dance in Okinawa on weekends from around June 13, the day when Okinawa City declared its "Eisa folk dance Town Declaration" to the Old Bon Festival.
At places such as Koza Music Town Music Market, each youth association will perform Eisa folk dance performances.
Eisa folk dance is one of Okinawan traditional performing arts. There are various theories in its origin, and I do not know that it is clear. According to one theory, the Nenbutsu dance that was handed down during the Kingdom of ryukyu period developed into Okinawa'sEisa folk dance. The charm of Eisa folk dance is, of course, brave performance!　If you watch this up close, you will surely do Timdon (things your chest ring).
The feature of Eisa folk dance Night is that you can enjoy Eisa folk dance in Okinawa City, which has a unique culture. Okinawa City, where the Eisa folk dance Night is held, developed as a US military base town shortly after the war. Bars, jazz clubs, fast food restaurants, and other bars, jazz clubs, fast food restaurants, etc. remain throughout the city, and it is known as a "Champloo culture" city where Okinawa and American cultures are fused together. Why don't you enjoy the dynamic Eisa folk dance up close while enjoying the exotic atmosphere of Okinawa City?

"Memorial Day" on June 23, which was established as a day to comfort the spirits of the war dead in Okinawa and pray for peace, is an unforgettable day for Okinawan citizens. This year, June 23 and 22 of the previous day will be held as the Day of eve festival, and the 22nd of the day before the memorial service and peace will be held this year.
In Heiwakinen Park in the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture, five search lights that resemble the pillars of Shiraki, which will be the source of the spirits of the war dead, connect the land of Mabunjin, Itoman City, the end of Okinawa.
※The five light represents the war dead in Japan, the United States, U.K., the Korean Peninsula, and Taiwan.
Taking advantage of the quiet jet-black night in Heiwakinen Park, which is far from the hustle and bustle of the city, there is no permanent night lighting, the main event will be the pillar of light of peace. In addition, as a sub-event, we plan to hold candles, flow, sing and dance so that participants can feel the memorial service of the war dead and the value of peace.
I think it's a good opportunity for your family and friends to think about peace, so why don't you spend this trip a little different Okinawan night?

Every year on the weekend in late June, "Okinawa no Uta Opening! Song Day Concert will be held. This event was launched in 2001, led by BEGIN, a popular artist from the prefecture. Popular artists from inside and outside the prefecture will show off their masterpieces.
In the first place, "Uta no Day" is the anniversary of BEGIN. On June 24, the day after the end of the Battle of Okinawa, June 24, the day after the end of the Battle of Okinawa, June 24, was designated as “Song Day”.
The event is held every year on or after the 24th, with the hope that everyone in men and women of all ages, including local residents and visitors from Japan and overseas.
Also, at the Uta Day Concert, original goods such as T-shirts, short pants, face towels, and wristbands are sold. If you wear these goods, there is no doubt that you will be able to enjoy the event while enjoying a sense of unity with the performing artists and other guests!

How was it? Even before the full-fledged tourist season, you can fully enjoy your trip to Okinawa. If you come on a trip to Okinawa in June, you can touch the venerable traditional event or get excited at each music event. Why don't you enjoy your trip to Okinawa in front of Natsume?