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st. patricks day - 2004
I experienced my first St. Patrick's Day in China in Jinzhou in 1998. It was a very strange experience.
I experienced my first St. Patrick's Day in China at
a REAL Irish bar (The Shamrock - owned and operated by a real Irishwoman), in
Hangzhou in 2003.
For St. Paddy's Day - 2004, it was back to the
Shamrock again. Same silly hats, more people, lots of Guiness.
Again, for a few hours, we completely forgot we were in China.
When I got home late that evening, some of my Chinese neighbors were having a
late night meal of their own in the small shop next to my building. So I sat
down, had some noodles and (more) beer with them, and introduced them to the St.
Patrick's Day traditions (complete with silly hats).
Here's a collection of pics from St. Pat's Day at
The Shamrock in Hangzhou-2004 followed by a collection from late night noodles
and beer with my neighbors.
Complete with silly hats.
St. Patrick's Day 2004 - The Shamrock - Hangzhou
Starring Anke (Germany), Ayanna (U.S.) and Kim (Canada)
If you're ever in Hangzhou, make sure you check out
the Shamrock on Hefang Jie.
Everyday is St. Patrick's Day at the Shamrock.
St. Patrick's Day 2004 -
After-Party in my Hangzhou 'hood
Returning home from the Shamrock to my crib, the locals, who were
clueless about this special day,
were hanging out having a late-night dinner. They loved the hat; I got free
food and more beer,
and I turned them on to "Ireland National Day" aka "St. Patricks' Day."
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st. patrick's day - 2003
st. patrick's day-1998
