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There are several must-see Tug-of-War events this August to October. We pick up to four huge tug-of-war in Okinawa. The origin of the tug-of-war was roughly 400 years ago. It was traditionally done to ensure a plentiful harvest and bumper catch.
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 This event continuing on for nearly 400 years! See the powerful rope-pulling with drums pounding, bells ringing, and flags waving in the background. Everyone can participate. [Date] August 15, 2010 (Sun) Michi-Zune (4:00pm-5:00pm) Tug of war (5:00pm-) Youth Eisa (7:00pm-) Fireworks (8:45pm-) [Venue] Route329 Udunyama Youth square (Yonabaru Town) [Inquiry] Yonabal Festival Committee / 098-945-2201 |
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 It is a ceremonial event to wish for a year of rich harvest and bumper catch. A costume parade warms up the crowd before the great tug-of-war bout. Everyone can participate. [Date] September 22, 2010 (Wed) Making tug (8:30am-1:00pm) Michi-Zune(parade) (2:00pm-4:30pm) Great Tug of War (5:00pm-6:00pm) [Venue] Route331 Rotary Itoman front of Itoman elementary school Between Hakugindo Chapel silver (Itoman City) [Inquiry] Itoman City Office / 098-840-8135 |
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 This event, there still remain style of ancient fertility rites. On this day, people will Eisa Dance in historical costumes, traditional performance bo-jutsu and Gae-battle. Viewing only. [Date] September 23, 2010 (Thu) Tug of war (11:30am-1:30pm) Michi-Zune(parade) (4:00pm-5:30pm) Youth Eisa (6:00pm) [Venue] Square Memichi (Itoman City) [Inquiry] Maezato Community Center / 098-994-4468 |  |
 This event definately needs more than 15,000 people in order to pull the rope, and that means we need you too! Come join the world's biggest Tug of War!!! [Date] October 10, 2010 (Sun) Michi-Zune(parade) (12:00pm-2:30pm) Tug of War (3:00pm-5:00pm) [Venue] Route 58 Kumoji Crossing (Naha City) [Inquiry] Office of Conservation Society of Naha Giant Tug of War / 098-866-4858 |
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 Gusukuma tug-of-war features pull at the rope under the torch. It's a signature fall event of Gusukuma, Urasoe City. [Date] October 30, 2010 (Sat) Michi-Zune(parade) (7:00pm) Tug of War (8:00pm) [Venue] Sunpark Tedako-dori (Urasoe City) [Inquiry] Office of Conservation Society of Gusukumatebi / 098-877-2072 |
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(Update : 2010/09/30)
