World Hash Events: May 2024
Hazukashii
Kia Ora . . . Greetings Hashers,
For all those that were able to attend INTERHASH in New Zealand this month, I hope your trip was as amazing as mine was. It was my second trip to NZ, but first to the South Island, and the conventional wisdom is true . . . South Island is more majestic. More importantly, once again I want to extend a hearty well done to the organizing committee for hosting an exceptionally good weekend of hashing. As a quick recap, there were a dozen trails to choose from on both Saturday and Sunday, with something for everyone . . . Majestic views, elevation gain or flat, dirt tracks or wide country roadways, big circles and small. The venue entertainment was excellent, and some of the skits were quite entertaining (note I said ‘some’ 😉 ). Was great to catch up with so many old friends.
Here is the trail overview . . . https://www.interhash2024.kiwi/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Queenstown-2024-Trails-Menu-2024-02-07-V3.pdf
Roughly 2000 hashers were registered to attend, and about 1800 turned up. About 60 days prior to the event (and before many regos traded hands), the distro of attendees looked like this:
USA 37%
Australia 21%
Malaysia 8%
New Zealand 7%
United Kingdom 6%
Indonesia 4%
Brunei 2%
Canada 2%
Germany 2%
Guam 1%
Rest of the World 10%
Final numbers are yet to be calculated, but will be sent out by the overworked committee once they catch their breath.
Concerning the next interhash, there was only one serious bid, so no vote was required. We are headed back to Indonesia in 2026. Rego is open now online at https://interhash2026.com
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PAN SOUTH AMERICA HASH
If you missed taking your vacation in New Zealand, there is still time to get in on this first ever event.
6-9 June 2024 . . . Register now to ensure you get the full goodie bag . . . https://soam2024.gotothehash.net
The other major intracontinental hash events coming up in 2024:
Inter Scandi in July 2024 in Hamburg, Germany (Sold Out)
Pan Asia in October 2024 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia ( https://www.pah2024.com )
Mekong Indo in November 2024 in Pakse, Laos (Limited regos, by invitation only)
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In The News
Queenstown’s biggest pub crawl - https://www.scene.co.nz/queenstown-news/news/queenstowns-biggest-pub-crawl/
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APB: Looking for any old timers from the Moscow H3 and the Jamaica H3, need some details on the history. Looking for details on the founders.
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Hash T-Shirt Museum . . . I need your help. Looking for pictures of the following hash shirts. If you have, please email me photos of front and back, and in return YOU will get your name listed in the Museum.
Pan Africa Hash
2009 . . . Kampala, Uganda
2015 . . . Malindi, Kenya
Pan Asia Hash
2015 . . . Pondicherry, India
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Thought for the day . . . A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.
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HASH HISTORY: In case you missed them, here are the latest releases . . .
In the Spotlight – Cook Islands . . . https://groups.google.com/g/gotothehash/c/SivhWuEslDI
In the Spotlight – New Zealand . . . https://groups.google.com/g/gotothehash/c/3pNNj_ehSuk
See the whole list at http://gotothehash.net/history/inthespotlight.html
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WAY BACK MACHINE . . . hash happenings this month, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago.
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Upcoming hash events for the month of May 2024 are listed below. See the website for more details: http://gotothehash.net/e/hashevents24-05.html
May 2-5
Red Dress Run
Hosted by the Minneapolis H3 in Minneapolis, MN, USA.
May 3-5
Fest Hash
Hosted by the Stuttgart H3 in Stuttgart, Germany.
May 3-5
1332nd Run
Hosted by the Cutlery H3 in Sandringham, QLD, Australia.
May 3-5
7th Annual Campout
Hosted by the Palmetto H3 in Ridgeway, SC, USA.
May 3-5
AGM
Hosted by the Fredericksburg Urban H3 in Spotsylvania, VA, USA.
May 4-5
Keep Your Pants On Campout
Hosted by the Baltimore Annapolis H3 in Upper Marlboro, MD, USA.
May 17-19
Burning Woman
Hosted by the Mission Harriettes in Sage, CA, USA.
May 17-19
Bay to Blackout
Hosted by the San Francisco H3 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
May 18-19
40th Anniversary & 2500th Hash
Hosted by the Samurai H3 in Niigata, Japan.
May 23-27
Beer Camp
Hosted by the Sin City H3 in Brookville, IN, USA.
May 24-26
Aegina Island Weekend
Hosted by the Athens H3 in Aegina, Greece.
May 25-26
24 Hour Hash
Hosted by the Carolina Larrikins H3 in Raleigh, NC, USA.
May 31 - Jun 2
Anniversary Weekend
Hosted by the Pittsburgh H3 in Tarentum, PA, USA.
May 31 - Jun 2
Belgian Nash Hash
Hosted by the Brussels Manneke Piss H3 in Eupen, Belgium.
See the whole three year calendar of upcoming events at http://gotothehash.net/hashevents.html
If you know of an upcoming event not posted to the calendar, please send me the info.
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Hashing is fun! See you on trail someday . . . :)
On-On,
Hazukashii
Keeper of the old rusty pail, and Chief of the Royal Order of the Smelly Shoe!
http://GoToTheHash.net (Since 1998)
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