On Sunday, April 16, the “Cherry Blossom Race Day” took place for the first time at the Düsseldorf horse racing track. In addition to the horse races, the day was dedicated to Japanese culture. The Neandertal Kyudo Club was invited to demonstrate traditional Japanese archery to visitors at the racetrack. In front of the teahouse on the racetrack grounds, we had set up two makiwara, where members could showcase their skills.

We were also allowed to name a race. “Neandertal Kyudo Club Prize” seemed too cumbersome to us, so the race was named the “Yumi no Kokoro Prize.” After all, there are definite parallels: just as the arrow flies toward the mat after being released, the racehorse should also reach the finish line as quickly as possible after the start. We then presented the honorary prizes—small mato targets specially crafted by Thorsten Lietz—to the owner, jockey, and trainer of the winning horse, “Night Star.”

We would like to thank the Düsseldorf Riding and Racing Club of 1844 for their hospitality. See the photo gallery for highlights from the day.

Information:
https://www.duesseldorf-galopp.de/con-termine/termine_renntage_details…

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