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Shuri Castle Umuino Light Project
Recruiting participants for “Shuri Castle Umuino Lantern Walk”!
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As three years have passed since Shurijo Castle’s Seiden burned down, we will carry out the project “Shurijo Castle Umui no Akari”, which consists of companies, media, and groups in the prefecture, just like last year and last year.
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[Implementation overview]
It will be held as a symbolic event of “Shuri Castle Umui no Akari”. Approximately 500 general participants from inside and outside the prefecture hold LED lanterns in this walking event to deliver the light of hope to Shurijo Castle. Join us for a fantastic autumn walking event lit by lantern lights.
[Walking days]
November 3 (Wednesday/holiday)
[Walking Course/Participants]
1. Long course
Departure: Kumoji Area ➢ ➢ ➢ Arrival: Shurijo Castle “Shurei Monshita” 250 participants
・It is a course of about 4 km and walking time about 1.5 hours ・This course starts from Kenmin Hiroba, passes through Kokusai Dori, passes through the Asato crossroads and Shurizakashita Dori, and heads for Shurijo Castle.
2. short course
Departure: Makishi Area ➢ Arrival: Shuri Castle “Shurei Monshita” 250 participants
・It is a course of about 2.6 km and walking time about 1 hour. ・This course departs from the Makishi area and heads for Shurijo Castle via the Asato crossroads and Shurijo Castle Sakashita Dori. [Schedule on the day]
1. long course
[1st group 50 people] Departs at 17:00 * Scheduled to arrive sequentially from around 18:00
[Second group of 50 people] Departs at 17:30 * Scheduled to arrive sequentially from around 18:30
[3rd group 50 people] Departure at 18:00 * Scheduled to arrive sequentially from around 19:00
[Group 4, 50 people] Departs at 18:30 *Scheduled to arrive
sequentially from around 19:30
[Group 5, 50 people] Departs at 19:00 * Scheduled to arrive
sequentially from around 20:00
2. short course
[1st group 50 people] Departs at 17:00 * Scheduled to arrive sequentially from around 18:00
[Second group of 50 people] Departs at 17:30 * Scheduled to arrive sequentially from around 18:30
[3rd group 50 people] Departure at 18:00 * Scheduled to arrive sequentially from around 19:00
[Group 4, 50 people] Departs at 18:30 *Scheduled to arrive
sequentially from around 19:30
[Group 5, 50 people] Departs at 19:00 * Scheduled to arrive
sequentially from around 20:00
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[Participation conditions]
Anyone in good health
* Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*Please refrain from bringing pets.
* If you have a disability and need assistance, please participate with a caregiver.
【Application method】
October 13th (Thursday) 10:00 to October 25th (Tuesday) 23:59 Apply on the official website of “Shuri Castle Umuino Akari” ▶ https://umuino-akari.com/
* If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held (winners will be notified around October 28)
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Shurijo Castle Umuino Akari Project Purpose
Three years have passed since Shuri Castle, the pride and symbol of Okinawa, burned down.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the emotional wounds of the citizens of the prefecture have not healed.
The situation where Okinawa has not yet regained its vitality continues. Let’s transform the desire for symbolic revival into the vitality of Okinawa. In 2019, under such a motive, companies in the prefecture co-sponsored “Shuri Castle Umuino Light Project” was launched.
This autumn, when the “Kohiki ceremony” will be held with the start of construction of the main hall of Shurijo Castle,
“Shuri Castle Umuino Light Project” for the first time in two years, A “Lantern Walk” will be held to deliver the light of hope to Shurijo Castle. Together with the fantastic lantern lights, we hope to brighten up Okinawa and give energy and courage.
[Project purpose]
1. PR for reconstruction of Shurijo Castle inside and outside the prefecture 2. Tourism promotion starting from Shurijo Castle
[Project group]
◼Organizer: Shuri Castle Umuino Akari
project
(Participating companies) In no particular order
Orion Beer Co., Ltd./Okinawa Yamato Transport Co., Ltd./Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co., Ltd.
Bank of the Ryukyus, Ltd./The Bank of Okinawa, Ltd./Okinawa Kaiho Bank, Ltd. Daido Fire and Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. / Okinawa Ham General Foods Co., Ltd. / JA Group Okinawa
Kobundo Communications Co., Ltd. / Ryukyu Shipping Co., Ltd. / Zuisen Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Mizuho Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. / Shikina Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. / Ryukyu Express Co., Ltd.
■ Supported by: Okinawa Prefecture / Naha City / Okinawa Churashima Foundation / Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau / Okinawa Economic Association / Naha Chamber of Commerce / Naha City Tourism Association ◼ Cooperation: Ryukyu Shimpo Co., Ltd. / Okinawa Times Co., Ltd. / Ryukyu Broadcasting Co., Ltd. / Okinawa Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. / FM Okinawa Co., Ltd. / Radio Okinawa Co., Ltd.
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
Japan Transocean Air Co., Ltd. / JTB Okinawa Co., Ltd.
Details about this release:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000110261.html