Ron lives in the town of Yomitan here on Okinawa. It is known for its incredible pottery making. Each fall, in the beginning of November, Yomitan has a two day festival. The festival is dedicated to the fall harvest, mainly sweet potatoes and sugarcane. It is also dedicated to the health and well being of the Yomitan village.
There is music, competitions between groups of sanshin players, ( the traditional Okinawan music ) exhibits of bonsai, pottery, and sugarcane production. Food, drink, children's games such as fishing for goldfish. Flower exhibits and sales. The festival is culminated on Sunday night with a fireworks display and the launching, or towing, of the trading ship into the main arena of the festival grounds.
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