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Lunar New Year 'Flag Raising' 🚩

2026/05/15

In Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, the "Flag Raising" ceremony is held during the Lunar New Year, where colorful big catch flags are raised on fishing boats🚩🐟

The flags fluttering in the port symbolize prayers for safe navigation and abundant catches in the new year, as well as gratitude towards the sea, representing a unique traditional culture of Itoman🌊✨


 

 

The big catch flags fluttering in the blue sea and sky are very impressive, evoking the history of Itoman as a prosperous port town and the pride of its fishing community😌

The special scenery that can only be seen during the Lunar New Year is nostalgic and powerful, conveying the sea people culture of Okinawa to the present📖

 

Event Time: Every Lunar New Year

Address: 〒901-0361 Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, Itoman 1943-38

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