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Celebrating “Chaju” on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/02/17

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Okinawans are among the world’s longest-lived people. There is large parade celebrating it on Ishigaki island, Okinawa. Many residents rushed out to the road sharing happiness and energetic longevity to one of the *Chaju and five of the **Kajimaya in their colorfully made custom dresses and colorfully decorated open cars with pinwheels.

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