Okinawa World holds a memorial service for Habu Snake on August 2 every year. On this day, staff members pray to Tenjakannon Kannon at "Habu Museum Park" in the park.
What is "Habu Snake Day"?
August 2 is "8 (c)", "2 (bu)" and "Habu Snake Day".
August 2 was officially recognized as "Habu Snake Day" by the Japan Memorial Day Association in 2017. It is listed as one of the anniversary days in the Okinawa-only schedule book.
About "Habu Snake memorial service"
Although Habu Snake is feared as a dangerous poisonous snake, it is important to maintain the balance of Okinawa's ecosystem. Research is underway, such as traditional textiles based on the pattern of Habu Snake, its value as a tourism resource, and medicinalization and other possibilities.
Okinawa World, which usually takes advantage of the benefits of Habu Snake, holds the Habu Snake memorial service on August 2nd, Habu Snake Day, in honor of Habu Snake.
Relationship between Okinawa World and Habu Snake
Okinawa World's "Habu Museum Park" was opened in 1979 with the idea of making people aware of the Habu Snake and helping to reduce damage to Habu Snake.
For more than 40 years, we have exhibited materials and living organisms related to Habu Snake.
"Habu Snake Show" is a popular attraction.
Many customers enjoy it while introducing the ecology of Habu Snake.
Nanto Brewery manufactures and sells Habu Snake Liquor in Okinawa World.
Habu Snake Liquor with special treatment, has a reputation for being very easy to drink.
Habu Snake is a special part of Okinawan nature.
August 2 is "Habu Snake Day." Habu Snake and the coexistence ofHabu Snake and humans.
Thank you very much, Mr. Habu Snake.
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・Since the construction of "Tenja Kannon" in Habu Museum Park in 1982, the memorial service for Habu Snake.
・From 1992 to August 2, Habu Snake Day was designated as Habu Museum Park and Nanto BreweryHabu Snake employees participatedHabu Snake memorial service every year.
・From 2012, August 2 will be published as "Habu Snake Day" in the Okinawa Notebook.
・August 2 is officially recognized as "Habu Snake Day" by the Japan Memorial Day Association in 2017, making it a new anniversary for Okinawa.
