Okinawa City
18th Ryukyu Horse Racing: Maharashi
Horse racing unique to Okinawa
- Events
- Real-life event
Schedule
2023.01.22（日）
Start：11:00 Close：16:00
Charge
500 yen for the General-admission public
Junior highschool and high school students 200 yen
100 yen Children under elementary school age
Contents
*The Nmaharashi competition is scheduled to start at 13:00
Ryukyu horse racing and maharashi continued from the Ryukyu Kingdom period until before the war, and the traditional culture of the Ryukyu Arc region competes not only for how fast horses run but also for their beauty. It was temporarily interrupted due to war, but in Okinawa Zoo & Museum, it was revived in 2013 for the first time in about 70 years in cooperation with regional groups. The event was suspended from 2020 due to infectious diseases, but it will be held in 2023, the 10-year milestone since revival. At the competition, horses gather from all over the prefecture, including remote islands, and compete for the beauty of running that unites humans and horses. There will also be various workshops and exhibitions where you can learn about Okinawan history and culture, and food stalls.
Reiwa 4 Museum Function Enhancement Promotion Project (InnovateMuseum Project) Subsidy Project