Reiwa 8 Nagasaki Hata Age Festival

Reiwa 8 Nagasaki Hata Age Festival

Event Overview

In Nagasaki, the kite is referred to as a grouper, and the grouper is regarded as one of the three major events in Nagasaki, alongside Nagasaki Kunchi and Seirei. This grouper fried is different from other regions, and it is a grouper battle that hangs with other grouper and cuts the grouper of the opponent. A glass powder is kneaded with glue and smeared on a hemp thread called beadro (beadroyoma). In addition to the grouper battle, the tournament will also show celebrations such as "Nagasaki Burabura" by Nagasaki Kenban. Image courtesy of Nagasaki News Agency

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Tangpakkei Park
  • Address:   
  • Nagasaki, Nagasaki
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Nagasaki Station → Bus about 30 minutes, bus stop: Karakakkei car, about 10 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number:   
  • 095-823-7423 (Nagasaki grouper fried promotion)

Event Period

  • April 5, 2026 (Sunday)
*In case of rain, it will be postponed to the following week, April 12 (Sunday).

Price

Free

Event Category

Sports

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