The Hanagasa is a brilliantly colored hat worn by women performing a dance called Yotsudake.
The hat represents a large red flower, the blue symbolizes the sky, the silver waves, the ocean.
More about traditional Okinawan attire may be seen here.
Have a look at photos of wildlife, festivals and travel sites here. Sharing tips for travelers with a twist of humor is part the life I enjoy in Okinawa, Japan. Photos and text Copyright © Michael Lynch. All photos contain traced digital watermarks. You may contact:http://www.ryukyulife.com/ for licensing.
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