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Denver Art Gallery, Okinawan Hare in Itoman City

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Art Gallery in Denver - Dragon Boat Race in Itoman City

Denver Art Gallery, the Itoman dragon boat race in Okinawa Japan on May 4th. The Itoman Hare is a traditional dragon boat racing event that takes place every year in Itoman Fishing Port.
https://denver.gallery/blog/345-dragon-boat-race-in-itoman-city

 The Itoman dragon boat race originated as a religious event, and begins and ends with ugwan (prayers) dedicated to ocean deities, praying for safety at sea and plentiful catches for local fishermen.  

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John Burgreen

John Burgreen

Former U.S. Marine and Art Director and contributing photographer to both Okinawa Living Magazine and Okinawa Outdoors Magazine as well as a contributor to Okinawa Guide and the Best of Okinawa Living book published by MCCS Okinawa. I lived 15-years in Okinawa Japan, 2-years in China and am currently a resident of Denver, Colorado.

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