Dear readers...
Downtown Seoul is going to be a zoo this weekend. The Twosome Place by Anguk Station will doubtless be overrun by red-clad Chukkumaniacs, as will the rest of Jongno, so here's the plan:
skip Anguk station. Seriously... instead of going to Anguk Station, go to Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, and walk straight ahead. The Korean Queer Culture Festival, including the Pride Parade will be there, and there will be tons to see, including face painting and all kinds of stuff. Look for me. I'll definitely be there for part of the day.
If you head either down to City Hall Plaza, or up to Gwanghwamun Plaza, as the evening wears on, you'll want to switch your rainbow gear for a red t-shirt, to watch Korea play against Greece.
I am dead serious that some time during the world cup, it is imperative that you see a world cup game with 600 000 other people, in one of those mass gatherings Koreans do so wonderfully, chaotically, brilliantly well. Believe me, it'll be worth it. Gwanghwamun or City Hall will probably both be good for seeing the game, both will have stuff set up - souvenirs, flashing lights, silly hats etc., I'm sure, and you might want to bring a picnic mat, to stake out a spot on the ground from which to watch the game, and stake it out early - the game starts at 8:30, if memory serves, and people will be claiming spaces, I'm sure, three or five hours before that. Bring water, bring a snack, bring your cheer gear, look for me at the Pride Parade, and enjoy the party!
That's where it's at for 2S2 Anguk this month. Send me your pictures!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
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