May
4
Mensooree
Hari or Hare are dragon boat races which were said to be imported to Okinawa from China during the era of the Ryukyu Kingtom. Naha Hari is the biggest one and takes place during Golden Week every year. It’s a big event with fireworks and various shows. Hari are traditionally held on May 4th in the lunar calendar and mark the beginning of Okinawa’s summer season.
