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Okinawa International Carnival

A local participant motivates the crowd as the two giant ropes are joined together for the traditional tug-of-war contest, Nov. 28, 2015, at the Okinawa International Carnival. The tug-of-war represents the joining together of East and West through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, addresses the crowd at the Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 28, 2015. The annual carnival is an opportunity to celebrate more than two decades of friendship between Okinawa and Team Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)

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Americans and Japanese work side-by-side during the tug-of-war competition, Nov. 28, 2015, at the Okinawa International Carnival. Approximately 25,000 people attended the annual event, which highlights Okinawa City's international culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)

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Okinawan children from the Sonda Children Association perform Eisa drumming and dancing as part of the Okinawan International Carnival Nov. 28, 2015, in Okinawa City, Japan. The Okinawa City Carnival is held annually as a celebration of the partnership between Okinawa and Team Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Emerick)

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Okinawans and Americans march together during the Okinawa International Carnival parade Nov. 28, 2015, in Okinawa City, Japan. The annual carnival is an opportunity for Team Kadena and local Okinawans to celebrate ongoing friendships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Emerick)

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Okinawan, Americans celebrate international culture

Okinawans march in the Okinawa City International parade Nov. 28, 2015, in Okinawa City, Japan. Approximately 25,000 people participated in this year’s events, highlighting Okinawa City’s international culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Emerick)

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Members of Awase Rainbow perform a dance routine as part of the stage contest during the Okinawa City International Carnival Nov. 28, 2015, in Okinawa City, Japan. The Okinawa City International Carnival is an annual celebration of the friendship between Okinawa and Team Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Emerick)

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A member of the University of the Ryukyus Modern Jazz Orchestra plays the saxophone during the Okinawa City International Carnival Nov. 28 2015, in Okinawa City, Japan. Approximately 25,000 people attended the annual event that highlights the international culture of Okinawa City. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Emerick)

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Okinawan, Americans celebrate international culture

The Taiwan Team gymnastics group performs a stunt, with volunteers from the crowd, during the Okinawa City International Carnival Nov. 28, 2015, in Okinawa City, Japan. The Okinawa City International Carnival is held annually in honor of the friendship between Okinawa and Team Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Emerick)

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Okinawans, Americans celebrate international culture

Published Nov. 30, 2015