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INTERHASH'98 FLYER #1
Hi hashers,
17 months to go and we have already received over 3700 registrations, which is larger than the turnout in Cyprus and almost as large a turnout as in Rotorua! These keen hashers are mostly from the following 10 Countries:
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Malaysia
United Kingdom
Australia
Indonesia
USA
New Zealand
Singapore
Canada
Norway
Germany
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1105
689
473
244
242
128
63
59
53
51
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How do you like that, we will have more UK hashers in Kuala Lumpur than their last Nash Hash in UK. Well done! For all those 100,000 or so hashers around the world who have yet to register, enclosed is a registration form for you to do so, and do not forget to make photostat copies and pass them to your local hashers. If past registration patterns are anything to go by, then we should expect at least 5500 hashers to register for this interhash '98.
We are not really surprised by the respond as we expected this hash 60th birthday Homecoming Interhash to be the biggest and best Interhash in history. This is why we have nine hash chapters from Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, with some 1500 hashers, playing hosts to this interhash and all are represented on the Mismanagement Committee. Perhaps, it is also another way of ensuring that there will be enough people to share the shits if things screw up!!
The Venue
The venue is the historical MERDEKA STADIUM right in the centre of Kuala Lumpur City which hosted Malaysia's independence Day ceremony in 1957 and will witness its last event with the hosting of interhash '98. After that it will be demolished to make way for a new complex. How else would the government clear up the mess after Interhash '98 but to tear it down completely and rebuild it from scratch?? This venue is located near the main railway and bus stations and is within walking distance of many hotels, restaurants, pubs and places of interest. Anyway, not to worry, as by then getting around Kuala Lumpur will be even easier as our rapid transit rail system will be finished in time for The Commonwealth Games in September '98.
Preamble and Post Interhash activities
You can expect a hash run any day of the week. We still also try to organise a family run on Sunday before the Interhash weekend. Some of the events being planned are:
Post Interhash Bash in the North, likely to be in Penang or Langkawi with Preamble bash in Singapore.
On the Thursday (2nd Oct'98) before registration, there will be T-shirt run hosted by the Petaling Jaya Hazards and Petaling Jaya Harriettes. Separate runs for men and women, with a common bash after the runs. No, it is not for religious reasons, just the tradition of the Hazards.
Interhash Magazine
Hash Genealogy
Do not forget Bill Panton is putting this together and needs your help to trace the roots of hashers. Well. at least the main ones, tracking down the who, how and when of the spread of the Hash from its foundation in Kuala Lumpur in 1938. So send in your hash history with date founders and their previous hash, if any.
We also welcome interesting stories which can come under 'Believe It Or Not'. Funny or memorable incidents relating to your hash or hashers.
So if you have anything on the above, write to us marked 'Hash magazine'.
Special Interhash '98 Airfare from Malaysia Airlines
Included in this flyer are detail of MAS Interhash Special Airfare from various cities around the world, as well as a reservation form.
PLEASE REMEMBER: Reservation bookings, ticketing and payment can only be made through the MAS offices or its General Sales Agents. However if these transactions are made through a travel agent, it may attract a service charge in addition to the net fare.
The list of offices and General Sales Agents has also been in included for your reference.
Accommodation and Tours
SA Tours (Sri America Travel Corporation) has been appointed the official Interhash '98 travel agent to handle all your accommodation as well as pre and post Interhash activities. So whether you need accommodation starting from USD 26 or tours to the surrounding areas, call them:
Ms Pearl Tan or Anita
Tel: (603) 242-9155 Fax: (603) 242-9420
However, you will be receiving another flyer from them with all the details for accommodation and tours.
A Little About Malaysia (The Home Of The Hash)
Malaysia is a tropical hash paradise situated 7 degrees north of the equator in the heart of South East Asia. It comprises Peninsular Malaysia and the two States of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. The Climate is warm and humid throughout the year. Temperature range from 21c to 32c.
Malaysia is a multi racial country with a population of 20 million (With an estimate 8000 of the population being crazy hasher in 116 clubs) in a territory covering 329, 758 sq.km. That tells you the hashing potential. Malaysians are made up of mainly Malays, Chinese, Indians and a very diverse group of indigenous people. Bahasa Malaysia is the National Language but English is widely spoken and hash songs are widely sung as well. Islam is the official religion but Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and other religious are practiced freely.
Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of U.S. Pacific Standard Time. Visa EXEMPTION for citizens of Commonwealth countries (except Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) British Protected Persons or citizens of the Republic of the Republic of Ireland and citizens of Switzerland, Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein.
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