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A Procession Led by "Milk" and Waving Large Fans to Ward Off Evil Spirits: Prayers for Good Health and Protection From Illness at the Traditional Shuri Event "Akata No Milk Unkei" in Naha City, Okinawa.

[Naha] The "Akata Milk Unkei" festival, a prayer for good health and prosperity for families, was held on the 16th in Akata-cho, Shuri, Naha City. Led by "Milk" carrying a large fan, a street band consisting of small drums and flutes, along with Milkungwa (Milk's children), formed a procession, and residents who heard the lively sounds gathered along the roadside.
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[Naha] The "Akata Milk Unkei" festival, a prayer for good health and prosperity for families, was held on the 16th in Akata-cho, Shuri, Naha City. Led by "Milk" carrying a large fan, a street band consisting of small drums and flutes, along with Milkungwa (Milk's children), formed a procession, and residents who heard the lively sounds gathered along the roadside.

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沖縄タイムス+プラス broke the news on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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