Okinawa, Japan 23: Sefa Utaki

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Sefa Utaki is considered to be one of the most sacred religious sites on the island of Okinawa. It was used for religious ceremonies by kings and priestesses in the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

saifa Otaki is considered to be one of
the holiest sites on okinawa Potocki
means sacred grove or place of worship
and there are Utah keys spread
throughout Okinawa the site located in
Chanin village is defined by the
triangular opening that leads to safely
takis most sacred altar inside there are
several altars and a view of pudica
Island where Allah Miku the God that
founded Riku and created the utaki was
said to have lived often you can find
small gifts left for the gods and
ancestors in the form of food or money
to the right of the triangle hang to
stalactites the water dripping from
these falls into Bulls below and is
considered to be holy there are several
altars around the site and the lush
subtropical forest and high rock walls
surrounding the utaki
head to the mystical feel of the area
during the Ryukyu era many of the gods
were believed to be female and as a
result women were chosen to be the
religious leaders men were not allowed
in to say flute Aki and High Priestesses
performed rituals that were believed to
bring peace and prosperity to the
islands today everyone regardless of
gender is allowed in and you can still
find people worshiping the gods of the
island
if you stand quietly in this peaceful
sanctuary
you might also discover the spiritual
inspiration that shaped Okinawan
religion for generations only two more
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