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Nirai, a dragon boat racing team, celebrate after winning the men’s bracket during the Ojima Island Dragon Boat Race in Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan, June 21, 2023. Dragon boat racing was first introduced to Okinawa from China around 600 years ago and was popularized in southern cities. Dragon boat races are held every year on the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. Ojima Island’s dragon boat race has three teams per heat, and 11 members per team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng/Released 230621-M-DJ385-1810.JPG

Dec 18, 2023

Nirai, a dragon boat racing team, celebrate after winning the men’s bracket during the Ojima Island Dragon Boat Race in Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan, June 21, 2023. Dragon boat racing was first introduced to Okinawa from China around 600 years ago and was popularized in southern cities. Dragon boat races are held every year on the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. Ojima Island’s dragon boat race has three teams per heat, and 11 members per team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

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