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Photos of the Naha Festival 2024. Hatagashira and Tug of War. 那覇祭り２０２４年の旗頭と大綱引き
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Two men in traditional Japanese clothing celebrate joyfully, raising their arms and smiling. They wear black outfits with white sashes and red beads, amidst a lively crowd. The background features a modern building with the letters "JPR."
Two men in traditional black outfits and head wraps are joyfully embracing during a celebration. They appear to be participating in a festive event, with onlookers cheering in the background.
Two men in traditional black attire with red and white accessories are joyfully celebrating at a public event. One appears to be laughing while the other is expressing intense emotion. The background features a sign for "JPR" and a crowd of spectators.
A colorful parade scene featuring two large, hanging golden ornaments with ribbons, surrounded by a shower of small, colorful balls. A crowd of spectators captures the moment with their phones, while buildings and banners are visible in the background, suggesting a festive atmosphere.
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in reply to Ambivalena :verigold:

Michael Lyon
Michael Lyon
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@ambivalena Thank you. I was photographing the event and saw this emotional moment happen and I captured it with my camera. Then I read a local newspaper article after the event. Turns out the person I photographed is terminally ill with stage 4 cancer and was given 6 months to live. His dying wish was to participate one more time in this festival and have his side of the tug-of-war win, which we did, and in a record-breaking 6 minutes as well. He was overwhelmed with happiness.
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Ambivalena :verigold:
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Thats a wonderful story, and sad too of course.

But nice that he got the chance to participate one more time.

in reply to Ambivalena :verigold:

Michael Lyon
Michael Lyon
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@ambivalena Yes. I have a local friend, who may be able to connect me with this person's family and I could give him and his family a copy of these photographs I captured. I think he and his family would appreciate the capture of the emotional moment of the event as a special memory to always treasure.
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