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Frequently Asked Questions
About Hashing in Saigon
For those who cannot sleep at night coz they just want to know more !!
What does it cost?
180,000 VND for non-Vietnamese travelling to the site on the Hash Bus.
100,000 VND for Vietnamese travelling to the site on the Hash Bus (we are true socialists).
10,000 VND for kids.What's included in the cost?
Everything - bus to the run site, the run, beer, water, soft drinks, snacks and, most importantly, the bus home again - except the meal afterwards; if you choose to go. The meal is just at-cost typically 70,000-100,000 VND.Does the Hash make a profit?
Most of the committee have Villas, 7 series Merc's and the odd palace in Monaco and the like.... Not !! It's just a group of people who do it for fun. Any excess funds are used for charitable purposes or to fund the occasional Big Hash Paries or away Hashes the we hold.Is it OK for kids?
Most certainly, we love em, they're very tasty! In truth, we have a lot of families. Check out the website pictures.Is it dangerous?
Well we haven't killed or seriously injured anybody since we started 15 years ago! It's out in the bush or wherever so we get the odd falling over or trip and grazing but that's all. Do the walk if you're worried.What about snakes and land mines?
In 15 years of Hashing I've seen 4 snakes and 2 mortar shells. Snakes are extremely rare and are off like a shot when they feel the ground vibrating as the runners approach. The mortar shells where probably dead. I didn't pick em up to check !!What if I get lost?
We will find you and though it may seem so you are never that far away from civilisation. If you get lost on the walk then maybe you should consider just staying home. Of course we will be obligated to have a great laugh at you expense during our circle celebrations!What if I get too drunk and make a fool of myself?
Hopefully you will.Can I take my dog?
Unfortunately, yes.I work in The Smile Bar. Are there any rich, handsome and available European guys that I can meet at the Hash?
There are some rich guys.What sort of people go to this Hash? Aren't they a bit weird?
Doctors, hookers, builders, diplomats, priests, sex tourists, lawyers... Some are, most are not.Isn't it a bit adolescent?
Yes.Would my granny enjoy it (my granddad's a vicar)?
Yes.My husband says its just a bunch of guys out to have a good time, get pissed and pick up athletic young local girls eager to meet foreigners in order to improve their cultural diversity (he's in HR). Is that true?
Not entirely.Don't the locals think you're all a bit strange, running half naked through the country side at midday shouting "On On"?
Yes.Are you?
A little.I'm a really really keen golfer and I have those little furry protector things on my clubs, Would I enjoy hashing?
No. Don't come.I'm a fat guy with a company car and driver, five maids, two gardeners, a ten bed roomed villa and all my 5 kids are in private school paid for by the company, just like back home. Would I enjoy the Hash?
No.I'm the President of the subsidiary of a major multi national company here in Vietnam, I'm in charge and I'm very important, just like back home. Would I enjoy the Hash?
No.I'm a back packer just passing through. Can I come to the Hash just to get cheap beer?
Yes. As long as you pay your run fee you can drink all you want at the circle.I'm very fit and I run marathons, isn't the Hash is a bit of a joke run?
Try it, you may get a shock.Don't you get into trouble running all over the country side.?
Yes. occasionally. It's a long storyMy Hashing mate said hashing is better than sex. Is that true?
Yes. Much.Who's that GORGEOUS hunky athletic looking guy I've heard about?
Some along and find out !I heard you have a really sexy Horn player, is that true?
Yes.
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