Ryukyu Shimpo – Okinawa, Japanese newspaper, local news » Calling out Hoi to ward off evil spirits ― Satiparo held in Miyakojima

On January 17 at Uenonobaru in Miyakojima, a traditional ritual called satiparo was held. With children wearing masks and performing as a visiting deity pantu in the lead, wrapped in vines, women carrying yabunikkei twigs in their hands walked around the community and drove away evil spirits.

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