No Photo Finish Required -- She Got the Ribbon to Prove It

GIF Created from 8 Shots

Here are some girls finishing the 50 meter dash at an elementary school event.

The athletic meet is called an undokai (Sports Day) in Japan.

No fancy electronic devices are needed, to judge the winner in this part of the world.

The gal, busted through the tape and, took the finish ribbon along with her.

Don't you think, it would be nice if, they let her keep it?

More of this Undokai may be seen in the Facebook Album 2016 Undokai.

3 More Motion GIFs from an Okinawan Undokai

People from Kin Town Live Around the Globe

 

 

It was nice to hear from so many people, responding to yesterday's  blog post.

The elementary school undokai is one of the most popular events of the year.

So, for those who couldn't attend, here are a few more photos of the action.

This was some sort of relay race the youngsters were involved in.

Just before noon, I got the bright idea to climb above the crowds and shoot this scene.

It was nice to go wide angle with the lens and use auto focus.

From the position, I had, nobody could accidentally, walk in front of my lens.

With the tripod and I, secured so we wouldn't fall, it was easy to shoot about 1,000 frames.

They held mothers and daughters relays and fathers and sons, as well.

Some of those parents should join the Olympics.

They run faster than jackrabbits.

Back on ground level, after eating a picnic lunch, I shot the Eisa Dancers.

It was real important to capture these scenes for a GIF.

That's because the Chondara, in there, is one of my grandsons.

Did You Know They Have Chondara in Hawaii ?

 

 

 

Doing my research, I came across this video on YouTube.

It comes from the Young Okinawans of Hawaii.

Have a look and listen. I bet you'll enjoy it, too.

5 GIFs from a Shougakkou Sports Day in Okinawa

A Great Way to Spend a Sunday

 

 

A sports day at a Japanese school is called an Undokai.

This one took place at an elementary school (shougakkou) in Kin Town.

Entire families, line the athletic field and picnic under tents.

Every time, I attend one of these events, they seem to come up with something new.

Relay races are always part of an undokai.

Sometimes parents or, grandparents get involved in them, too.

The younger children danced with pom poms and put on quite a show.

Taking a sneak peek, I saw how a Chondara gets his face made-up.

That could come in handy if, I ever want to become a clown.

It was hot out there today but, we had a few sprinkles of rain to cool things off.

The best part of any Undokai, in Okinawa, is always the Eisa Dance.

As soon as my camera, let me know 64GBs of SD cards were full, I left the Undokai.

And, got back to the air-conditioned office.

While the batteries are recharging, I think I might go recharge myself, too !