The 38th Naha Dragon-boat Race

May 3-5, 2012　A traditional dragon-boat race in Naha, held during the Golden Week holidays.

Haarii are dragon-boat races, said to have been imported from China, to wish for a bumper year and pray for the safety of fishermen. Dragon-boat races are held everywhere in Okinawa, but the boats used in Naha Haarii are decorated with carvings of dragonheads and tails. The main event comes on the final day, fittingly called the main Haarii, in which 3 boats - Naha (dark green), Kume (yellow), and Tomari (black) - compete for the years grand prize, after a traditional Ugan Haarii (boat-race of prayer). Other events include dragon-boat races by students and the general public, live concerts and fireworks.

Event Schedule

Schedule Date	May 3-5, 2012

Venue

Name of Venue	Naha New Port Wharf
Postal Code / Address	1-16-10 Minatomachi, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0001

Access/Directions

From Naha Airport	Approximately　20min. by car (via highway)
From Okinawa Expressway	Naha I.C. Approximately　25min. by car (via highway)
From Bus terminal	to Tomari-takahashi. Approximately 15 min. (＃20、23、27、28、29、31、63、77、80、101、110、120)
From Tomari-takahashi bus stop	to Minato-machi Ichome. Approximately　5min. on foot (＃101)
Parking	No parking lot is available at the festival grounds so please use public transportation if possible.

Inquiry

Inquiry	Naha City Tourism Association
Phone Number	098-862-1442
FAX Number	098-868-5243
E-mail	info@naha-navi.or.jp
Web Site	http://www.naha-navi.or.jp/nahahari.html

(Updated on : Mar 6, 2012)