Okinawan Horse Racing

“Nmaharase” is a traditional horse racing in Okinawa which was enjoyed from the Ryukyu dynasty to the prewar period. Horses for this traditional racing were used to be Okinawa’s local species which is relatively little and gentle by nature. Those local species were used as baggage horses or assistance during squeezing sugar cane to make sugar. As these local species were not originally bred for horse racing, this “Nmaharase” horse racing is very unique that the race is not to determine the fastest but the most beautiful running style. The traditional Ryukyu horse racing “Nmaharase” is reviving for the first time in almost 70 years at Okinawa Zoo & Museum on March 2nd and 10th. How about appreciating this beautiful Ryukyu traditional event?
Venue: Okinawa Zoo& Museum (5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa) /
Date and Time: March 2nd and 10th from 13:30 /
Admission Fee: 500yen for adults ･ 200yen for high school and junior high school students ･ 100yen for 4 years old, older and elementary school students.