Yukka Nu Hii

Yukka Nu Hii
Observed byOkinawa Islands
Typelocal, cultural
SignificanceGiving thanks to the sea and agricultural gods and asking for their continued help for the future
Celebrationsdragon boat races
Date4th day of the 5th lunar month
Related totango no sekku (Children's Day)

Yukka nu hii (Okinawan: 四日ぬ日 or 四日の日, Yukka nu hii; - lit “the fourth day”)is an annual festival of the Okinawa Islands of southwestern Japan, which is traditionally celebrated on the 4th day of the 5th month of the lunisolar calendar.

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