Discover Okinawa Culture Part-17 Naha Tsunahiki World’s Largest Tug-of-War
Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19

Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19
The Naha Tsunahiki is the world’s largest annual Tug-Of-War. Every October, the residents of Naha pit the eastern half of the city versus the western half. The hatagashira (decorative poles representing areas of Naha) wave high above the parades and crowds. It is quite a spectacle.
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