On 9/9, a purification ritual was performed, in which one purified one's body, and drove out bad things. When a Chinese [[investiture]] mission was in residence, [[Chrysanthemum Festival]] was celebrated with [[dragon boats|dragon boat races]], followed by the performance of six Chinese plays in the Hokuden (North Hall) of Shuri castle.<ref name=fukai/>
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On 9/9, a purification ritual was performed, in which one purified one's body, and drove out bad things. When a Chinese [[investiture]] mission was in residence, [[Chrysanthemum Festival]] was celebrated with [[dragon boats|dragon boat races]], followed by a banquet and the performance of six Chinese plays in the Hokuden (North Hall) of Shuri castle.<ref name=fukai/>
On an auspicious day within the month, the king visited [[Futenma Shrine]].
On an auspicious day within the month, the king visited [[Futenma Shrine]].