Now represented all over the world, it was founded in Asia, in the 1930's, by a group of ex-pats who named it after their residence. The traditional activity was inspired by a sport associated with the U.K. and usually involves a quantity of flour, chalk, or paper. In one great city, members appear in ancient garb on a certain notorious date, while those in other chapters dress in red for another annual event. What is this interesting social organization?

zbeckabee

I think we are talking about hashing...Hash House Harriers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_House_Harriers Jul 01 06, 6:01 PM

lanfranco

That's the one, zbeck. The HHH Rome chapter likes to do a "Toga Run" on the Ides of March, and the "Red Dress" event is now world-wide. Here's an "official" (well, um, sort of) website: http://www.gthhh.com/ Jul 01 06, 6:22 PM

zbeckabee

What a hoot!!! Jul 01 06, 6:29 PM

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