Notice of “Dori Whale Festival” Call for Participants (7/15)

Call for participants for an old-fashioned whaling demonstration and Japanese boat race

The Dori Whale Festival is held every year in the Dori district of Nagato City, which has prospered from old-style whaling, and includes a demonstration of old-style whaling and a Japanese boat race. This year's festival is scheduled for July 15 (Sun.), and currently staff members are being recruited for the old-style whaling demonstration and the Japanese boat rowing competition.

Staff Wanted for Old Whaling Demonstration

You can experience the brave old-style whaling by wearing an original red loincloth and riding on a Japanese-style boat.

Eligibility] People who are 18 years old or older and can swim (regardless of whether they live in the city or not)
[Number of applicants] First 20 applicants
[Participation fee] Free
[Privilege] Receive an original red loincloth

Japanese Boat Rowing Competition Teams Wanted!

It is a timed race in a pailon boat, rowed by eight people.

Eligibility] 18 years old or older (regardless of whether in or out of the city)
[Number of applicants] 8 people per team
[Participation fee] 1,000 yen (as insurance fee)
[Privilege] Towel and juice

How to apply (common)

Please provide your name, address, age, and contact information by phone, fax, or e-mail.

Application deadline] Friday, June 29,
[Application and inquiries] Dori Community Center TEL 0837-28-0008 (FAX is also available) E-mail kayoi.kominkan@city.nagato.lg.jp

Event Details

[Date] July 15, 2018 (Sun.) 9:00 -
[Location] Dori Koura reclaimed land (in front of Whale Museum)
[Contents]
9:00 - Bazaar
9:00 - 11:10 Japanese boat race
12:00 - 12:45 Old style whaling demonstration

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