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Hari Dragon Boat Races in Okinawa

Hari or Hare are dragon boat races which were said to be imported to Okinawa from China during the era of the Ryukyu Kingtom. Hare are fisherman's festivals to pray for big catch and safe fishing and are held in various locations throughout Okinawa. The size and design of the boats varies, depending of the location of festivals. Traditionally, wooden fishing boats called sabani are used for races. It's fun for audiences to cheer for favorite teams during the races.

Naha Hari is the biggest one and takes place during Golden Week every year. It's a big event with fireworks and various shows. Hari are traditionally held May 4th in the lunar calendar and mark the beginning of Okinawa's summer season. Enjoy watching the races, paying attention to the boats as well.
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Dragon Boat Races in Okinawa

• Naha Hari
  Location: Haha New Port
  1-16-10 Minatomachi Naha-city
  Dates: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-868-4887

• Itoman Hare
  Location: Itoman Fishing Port
  Nishizaki Itoman-city
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-992-2011

• Minatogawa Hare
  Place: Minatogawa Fishing Port
  Yaese-town
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-998-2261

• Oujima Island Kaijinsai
  Place: Ou Island Tamagusuku Nanjo-city
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-948-7190

• Ishigaki Haryusen Taikai
  Place: Ishigaki Fishing Port
  Hamasaki-cho Ishigaki-city (Ishigaki Island)
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 0980-83-6324

• Maeganeku Hari
  Maeganeku Fishing Port
  Onnason Maeganeku
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-964-2820

• Umino Hari
  Place: Umino Fishing Port
  Chinen aza Umino Nanjo-city
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-947-1100

• Ie Kaijinsai
  Ie Port
  Ie-son
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 0980-49-2035

• Awagunison Kaijinsai
  Place: Awaguni Port
  Awaguni-son (Awaguni Island)
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-988-2255

• Aharen Hari
  Place: Aharen Beach
  Tokashiki-son
  Date: May 27, 2009
  Phone: 098-987-2644

• Kadena Hari
  Place: Kadena Fishing Port
  Kadena-son
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-956-6222

• Yakena Hari
  Place: Yakena Fishing Port
  Uruma-city
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-978-2228

• Manza Hari Festival
  Manza Beach Hotel
  2260 Serakaki Onna-son
  Date: Not Announced
  Phone: 098-966-1211

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