At 11:00 am on May 18, 2023 (Thursday), the Okinawa region had entered the rainy season (announced by the Okinawa Meteorological Observatory).
The rainy season in the Okinawa region is 14 days later than last year and 8 days later than normal.
About a month until the rainy season ends. I'm thinking about the end of the rainy season. The reason is ...
I can't wait for [Harley, Harley] to be held for the first time in four years this year! That's why.
Harley, what is Harley?
In various parts of Okinawa Prefecture, the boat race held on May 4 in old calendar is called Harley or Harley depending on the region. It is said to have a history of about 600 years at the traditional event, which is popular among citizens of the prefecture, and prays for bountiful catch and sound health.
In Itoman City, a marine town, it is said that "the rainy season begins when the Harley bell rings."
The origin of Itoman Harley is not clear, but it is said that there is a theory that it came from the fact that the reptile dragon boat was called the Harley boat and the word "Hale", which means running in an ancient language in dialect. .
According to the history book "Kyuyo" (edited in 1745) edited by the Ryukyu kingdom, the origins of Harley and Harley were found around 1400 when Minamisano "Ouso Ou" saw when studying abroad in Ming (China) About 1Okinawan Castle.
If you know the history and origin, you will want to go to "Itoman Harley".
<Itoman Harley>
Held: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 ※It will be held on May fourth in old calendar.
Location: Itoman Fishing Port
Organized by the Itoman Harley Event Committee
Itoman-shi HP/http://www.city.itoman.lg.jp/
Nanto Brewery manufactures and sells craft beer ITOMAN/S jointly developed with Itoman City.
Enjoy traditional event's "Itoman Harley" and craft beer ITOMAN/S together.♪
In Itoman city, it is sold at roadside rest area Itoman and retail stores in the city, so please purchase it.
Nanto Brewery
1367, Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo-shi, Okinawa
Telephone 098-948-1111 Fax 098-949-1333
（Click here for Nanto Brewery HP!）
※Craft Beer ITOMAN/S can also be purchased from the online shop [Sakiriya].
