A new kennel is being established, which will serve as a hub for the Dumaguete Hash community. This will be a Runner and Walker club, similar to the Valencia Hash Run and part of the larger Hash House Harriers network in the Negros Island Region Hash. Join us as we create a vibrant running club for enthusiasts!
Valencia Hash House Harriers kennel (Soon to Rise!)
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It began in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1938, when a group of restive British company men started a hare & hounds running group. They named the group after their meeting place, the Selangor Club, aka the “Hash House.” The Hash House Harriers r*ns were patterned after the traditional British public school paper chase. A “Hare” would be given a short head start to blaze a trail, marking his devious way with shreds of paper, soon to be pursued by a shouting pack of “Harriers.” Only the Hare knew where he was going . . . the Harriers followed his marks to stay on trail. Apart from the excitement of chasing down the wily Hare, solving the Hare’s marks and reaching the end was its own reward, for there, thirsty Harriers would find a tub of iced-down beer.
Hashing died during World War II (Japanese occupying forces being notoriously opposed to civilian fun), but came back to life in the post-war years, spreading slowly through Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, then exploding in popularity in the late 70s and early 80s. Today, there are thousands of Hash House Harrier clubs in all parts of the world, including the Dumaguete Hash and Valencia Hash Run, complete with newsletters, directories, and regional and world Hashing conventions.
Despite its growth, Hashing hasn’t strayed far from its British and Malaysian roots. A typical Hash “kennel” is a loosely organized group of 20-40 men and women who meet weekly or biweekly to chase the Hare. We follow chalk, flour, or paper, and the trails are never boring. When forced to, we’ll r*n streets or alleys, but in general we prefer shiggy . . . fields, forests, jungles, swamps, streams, fences, storm drains, and cliffs. And although some of today’s health-conscious Hashers may shun a cold beer in favor of water or a diet soda, trail’s end is still a party. Perhaps that’s why they call us the “drinking club with a running problem!” With the vibrant community of Hash House Harriers in the Negros Island Region Hash, there's always a new adventure waiting.
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