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Traditional events, festivals and sports events, Uchinan-chu(Okinawans) love festivals!

[2011]


January

January 1-3, 2011 An reenactment event of the traditional ceremony originally held early in the morning on New Year's Day during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
January 1-3, 2011 Happy New Year from Ocean Expo Park
January 16, 2011 Beautiful Island Okinawa Century Bicycle Tour 2011!

February

February 20, 2011 An official JAAF marathon, staged in the central Okinawa!

March

March 18-20, 2011
March 18-27, 2011 World Wide Laugh! Break through language barriers with laughter.

April

April 16, 2011 Athletes from all over the world come to Ishigaki in the spring to give their best.
April 16, 2011 Japan's first summer fireworks festival at the beach!

May

May 3-5, 2011 A traditional dragon-boat race in Naha, held during the Golden Week holidays.

July

July 2011 A must-see for rock fans! Okinawa's biggest music festival!
July 30-31, 2011 Okinawa’s famous Tug of War!

August

August 07, 2011 A Grand Eisa Parade at Kokusai Street
August 6-7, 2011 Traditional Ryukyu King Satto's Parade, Dance "Kachasii" all night at Ginowan City's Summer Festival.
August 19-21, 2011 Gather Up! It's the Biggest Eisa Festival!

September

September 10-11, 2011 Travel Back in time with Captivating Parade of Ryukyu Dynasty
September 12, 2011 A tug-of-war competition to mark the end of the summer in this fishery town.
September 25, 2011 Shi-Shi-Mai dancers from all corners of Okinawa gather to showcase their dynamic moves.

October

October 8-10, 2011 Come join the world's biggest Tug of War!!!
October 15-16, 2011 Immerse yourself in Okinawan culture and world's performing arts!
October 28-30, 2011 Travel Back in time with Captivating Parade of Ryukyu Dynasty


November

November 12-13, 2011 Yanbaru is the stage for Okinawa's biggest cycling Road Race
November 2011 Fun filled festival with international flavors at Okinawa City!
November 25-27, 2011 This is a perfect opportunity to discover everything about the other islands.

December

December 4, 2011 One of the largest citizens' marathons in Japan. Loud cheers and rooting from the roadside
December 31, 2011 A solemn festival held from New Year's Eve into New Year's Day, offering prayers to those who were lost at war.




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