［1/26］The 20th Ryukyu Horse Racing "Umaharashii" 2025 @ Okinawa Zoo

A competition of beauty, as man and horse competes as a team.
Ryukyu Horse Racing "Umaharashii"
Unlike ordinary horse races,
winners are determined by their running posture and grace.

Ryukyu Horse Racing "Umaharashii", a traditional culture of the Ryukyu Arc region that had been practiced for about 300 years since the Ryukyu Kingdom era, had temporarily ceased due to the war, but Okinawa Zoo, in cooperation with local organizations, revived it in 2013 for the first time in about 70 years.
In the competition, horses from all over the prefecture, including remote islands, gather to compete in the beauty of running as one. In addition, there will be a variety of workshops and exhibitions to learn about Okinawa's history and culture, and of course, food stands will be open for visitors to enjoy.

*In case of rain, the decision to cancel the event
will be made by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event.
■Location: Okinawa Zoo (5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa City) Water and Greenery Square
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