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History of Major Hash Events
InterHash
The Mother Hash (Kuala Lumpur) held several invitational hash get-togethers
during the early days of hashing, but the InterHash era is generally agreed to
have started in 1978, when the Kowloon HHH hosted the first international
assembly of hashers outside Malaysia, in Hong Kong. Held every even-numbered
year since, InterHash gatherings have included:
1978: Hong Kong
1980: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1982: Jakarta, Indonesia
1984: Sydney, Australia
1986: Pattaya, Thailand
1988: Bali, Indonesia
1990: Manila, Philippines
1992: Phuket, Thailand
1994: Rotorua, New Zealand
1996: Limassol, Cyprus
1998: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2000: Hobart, Tasmania (Australia)
2002: Goa, India
2004: Cardiff, Wales (UK)
2006: Chiang Mai, Thailand
2008: Perth, Australia planned for 21-23 March
Regional Interhashes
Regional interhashes occur during odd-numbered years between InterHash years.
The major regional interhash gatherings include the PanAsia Hash, EuroHash, and
InterAmericas Hash (see below). As with InterHash, regional interhashes have
been held in several countries, with hash chapters throughout the respective
regions bidding to hold future regional interhashes.
Nash Hashes
The original Nash (for "national") Hash was held in New Zealand in 1977, and
Australian hashes soon adopted the idea. Note: There's some debate over this
assertion - the British claim to have put on the first Nash Hash in 1981, with
Surrey HHH as host. It could well be that the 1977 NZ event, although national
in scope, did not use the word "Nash" in the title. I've heard the British side
of the story. Any Kiwis care to comment?
In any event, Nash hashes have become a strong biennial tradition in the UK,
Australia and New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland, the USA, and many other
countries.
History of InterAmericas Hash
InterAmericas Hash is a biennial event held somewhere in the Americas, usually
taking place in late August or early September. Past locations include:
1984: San Jose, Costa Rica
1985: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1987: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1989: San Diego, California, USA
1991: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
1993: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1995: Orlando, Florida, USA
1997: Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
1999: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
2001: Austin, Texas, USA
2003: San Jose, Costa Rica
2005: Toronto, Canada
2007: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Other Significant Years in Hash History
1938: Kuala Lumpur HHH (Mother Hash) founded
1947: Bordighera HHH founded (first HHH in Europe)
1962: Singapore HHH founded (second oldest continuous HHH)
1967: Dhekelia HHH - first hash in Europe
1967: Sydney Hobart HHH - first hash in Australia
1971: Fort Eustis HHH - first hash in North America (also claimed by Washington
DC HHH)?
1971: Westcombe Park HHH - first hash in UK
1973: KL HHH 1500th run - 35 other hashes "known" to exist
1977: 90 hashes known in 35 countries
1984: Harrier International founded
1986: 555 hashes known in 85 countries
1988: 700 hashes known in 125 countries
1991: InterHASHional News founded
1995: Half-Mind Catalog founded
1997: 1470 active hashes known in 184 countries with 100,000 hashers
2001: Non-hashing world discovers anthrax
2004: Largest Red Dress Hash (2,040 hashers at IH2004 in Cardiff)
2004: Largest InterHash (Cardiff)
2006: Largest Red Dress Hash (2,200+ hashers at IH2006 in Chiang Mai)
2006: Largest InterHash (5800+ in Chiang Mai)
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