In the first of a series of weird festivals around the world, Blogtelopia brings you inspiration for two great events coming up this winter.
Guaranteed to give you an experience of a lifetime and make your mates green with envy, book a break with a difference and head to where the parties at this winter.
1. Roadkill Cookoff: On the 26 September, book a trip to West Virigina in the USA for the annual Roadkill Cookoff. The perfect event for the “recessionista” who can get inspiration from a festival of nature’s best cuisine – best of all, it’s already been slaughtered and it’s free.
Yes, join the fun as festival goers bring along their fresh road-kill. The barbecues are lit and a chefs gather to cook up a storm by either grilling, flaming, or baking whatever’s brought to the table.
Expect some surprises, and dishes you probably will never find anywhere else.
Favourites in the past have included squirrel gravy over biscuits, teriyaki marinated bear and tasty deer sausage.
After this festival, animals everywhere will be taking care crossing the road.
2. Hadaka Matsuri: The Japanese Naked Festival: If you’ve ever wanted the chance to get naked in the middle of Japan’s freezing winter, then here’s your chance.
On January 14th, head to small town of Konomiya, outside Nagoya. And when you hear the cry “Hadaka ni narimashou!” it’s time to get naked – well almost.
Sake fuelled naked men take the streets, cover themselves in a loin cloth (although some don’t worry about that) in an attempt to touch the hin-otoko (or “god-man” an honorary position selected from the group of followers the day before).
When he appears, the crowd surge forward to touch the “god man” for luck. Judging by the video, it also looks like all that body warmth really keeps out the cold.
Red strips of cloth are given out to the thousands of spectators and participators. Grabbing one is brings luck for year ahead. And if it at least wards off hypothermia then it’ll have definitely worked its magic.
Friday 11 September 2009 13:33 | Published by a.smith | Categoriy: Interesting Stuff,events
