Naha's giant tug-of-war ends in a rainy draw
Held October 11.
IllustrationThe 56th Naha Great Tug-of-War took place on October 11. Participants joined and pulled a rope 160 metres long and weighing 35 tonnes, despite rain and changing weather.
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Held October 11.
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The 56th Naha Great Tug-of-War took place on October 11. Participants joined and pulled a rope 160 metres long and weighing 35 tonnes, despite rain and changing weather.
The roughly 15-minute contest ended in the first draw since 2022. Afterwards, pieces of rope, considered good-luck charms, were distributed.
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- 琉球朝日放送 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-11
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