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Participants compete in the Okinawan traditional dragon boat race at Naha Hari festival in Naha on Wednesday. The festival is held annually to pray for big catch and safe fishing.

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Beautiful girl giving the stroking orders while the dudes do the rowing. The way it should be in Japan.

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I thought this was a picture of the Japanese Navy heading out to meet the Chinese threat.

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To paraphrase the old expression: "the view for everyone but the lead rower is the same."

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It is very fun. I was a coach for Dragon Boat team in Australia. Don't forget the 2nd guy as well..

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LOL grifter, you are correct but it does look fun. The guy in the center doesn't even have his oar in the water but his face is straining.

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All out of time...They need a new coach

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"The festival is held annually to pray for big catch and safe fishing" overseas, i guess !

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