In addition to Loi Krathon (see entry below), this month marks "120 Years of Thai-Japanese Friendship". I put that in quotes, as I don't know how they're able to count the 1941 Japanese invasion of Thailand as years of continual "friendship".
Aikiko invited me to a big Japanese-Thai celebration that was to include Japanese participatory dancing. She offered to bring an extra yukata and "dress me up" for the event. How could I say no? Five of us went together (the other four Japanese women).
I was a bit surprised to arrive and watch Japanese Sumo Wrestling and Thai Boxing and a whole lot else. It was great fun to see so many Japanese men and women in traditional garb. I'm afraid that once again I was the only Caucasian in the mix (that wasn't in street clothes). Made me famous though --- well, just kidding. But a couple of nights after the event, I met a couple from Argentina who had arrived to participate in the 3-mos internship of earthbuilding and more at PunPun. Their first comment after we were introduced was, "Oh yes, we saw you in the Japanese dance the other night!" I guess I sort of stuck out....
2 comments:
Still loving the photos. We have been looking for you on Skype.
So great to see these moments of your life abroad. I hadn't imagined the multi-culteral nature of Thailand, and such a strong Japanese presence. Thanks for including pictures of yourself as well! We seem to be having our own Monsoon here in Seattle. Days of pouring rain... lots of love, Nina
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