Munekatsu Kayo, second from left, leads the opening prayer to begin the Henoko Dragon Boat Races May 25 at Matsuda-No-Hama Beach. More than 30 teams participated in the 400-meter dash on the water. The boat races were traditionally performed for the god of the sea, to ask that the ocean provide an abundant harvest of seafood, and most importantly to request the safety of the fishermen. Kayo is the district mayor of Henoko. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose O. Nava/Released)
Date Taken: | 05.25.2014 |
Date Posted: | 06.03.2014 04:41 |
Photo ID: | 1376546 |
VIRIN: | 140525-M-BX631-216 |
Resolution: | 2000x1278 |
Size: | 804.65 KB |
Location: | MATSUDA-NO-HAMA BEACH, OKINAWA, JP |
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