Get ready for an amazing weekend at the 42nd Yonabaru Great Tug-of-War Festival! Held on August 3rd (Saturday) and August 4th (Sunday), 2024, this festival boasts a history of 450 years and promises loads of fun, live performances, and a grand fireworks show. Let’s dive into the details!
🏮 What’s the Yonabaru Great Tug-of-War Festival?
The Yonabaru Great Tug-of-War Festival in Yonabaru Town, Okinawa, isn’t just about competition. This event, one of the three major tug-of-war festivals in Okinawa, is a divine celebration wishing for good health, prosperity, and a bountiful harvest. Plus, it’s been around for about 450 years! How cool is that?
📅 Event Schedule
August 3rd (Saturday)
11:00 AM: Event Opening, Stage Events, and more
5:00 PM: Opening Ceremony
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Music Live 🎵
August 4th (Sunday)
4:00 PM: Great Tug-of-War Parade 🎭
4:30 PM: Great Tug-of-War Procession
5:00 PM: Great Tug-of-War Start (Venue: Gotenzan Youth Plaza, 712 Yonabaru, Yonabaru Town, Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture)
6:30 PM: Music Live 🎸
8:30 PM: Fireworks Show 🎆
🌟 Highlights of the Festival
Meemoi Dancers: Watch as dancers march to the beat of conch shells, gongs, cymbals, and drums. The excitement builds up with flags waving and the atmosphere heating up.
The Big Tug-of-War: Imagine two ropes, each about 90 meters long and weighing around 5 tons, being joined together. The moment the 3-meter-long Kanachi Pole passes through, the tug-of-war begins! Win or lose, it’s all about the fun and community spirit.
Live Performances: From stage events to music live shows, there’s no shortage of entertainment. Get ready to groove!
Fireworks Finale: End the festival with a bang! The spectacular fireworks show is something you won’t want to miss.
🚗 Parking Information
Available Parking:
- MICE Site (Across from Marine Town Plaza Agarihama) [ Google Pin ]
- Yonabaru Marina (Paid) [ Google Pin ]
- Nishihara Marine Park [ Google Pin ]
- Yonabaru Elementary School [ Google Pin ]
Important Tips:
Parking is limited, so it’s best to use public transportation.
Avoid unauthorized parking at surrounding facilities.
📍 Locations
Festival: Yonagohama Park, 77 Higashihama, Yonabaru Town [ Google Pin ]
Great Tug-of-War: Gotenzan Youth Plaza, 712 Yonabaru, Yonabaru Town [ Google Pin ]
Join the fun at the Yonabaru Great Tug-of-War Festival and experience a weekend full of excitement, tradition, and community spirit!
Disclaimer
⚠️Disclaimer: Our passion for supporting local businesses drives us to share information about events in the Okinawa area. Please note that Oki Social is not responsible for hosting this event. It’s important to be aware that the event’s host reserves the right to make changes or even cancel the event without prior notice. Some photos and videos may come from various sources on the internet, whether official or unofficial. It is possible that some photos and videos may have been taken from the same event in previous occurrences.
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