2018 Interhash Magazine - Interhash 2018

Message from EGM & Chief De Mission
Dr.Ram Raju ( SDC)
I have been relentless in my pursuit to bid for Interhash Fiji
as it is:
- Time for a change, let’s go elsewhere.
- Fiji has a lot more to offer than just runs
and beers.
- It’s getting monotonous hashing in Asia.
- Fiji has glorious beaches, clear blue skies,
and stunning landscape.
- Fiji is God given Hash Kingdom.
I’m not exaggerating the least bit to win you over. We
want you to experience much more than having few
beers and food at the runs or walks. Fiji should be
considered a destination for any
hasher in their lifetime.
We promise to outclass any of
the previous Interhash events.
You will be mesmerized and spellbound by
the beauty, the magnificence, abundance of
great hash running territory combined with
great warmth of the people and you will
wonder why Fiji was not considered
decades ago.
On On to Fiji
May 2018
Phone: 6700870 / 6702294
Mobile: 9907277
Fax: 6702365
[email protected]
MESSAGE FROM HM PACIFIC HARBOUR HASH
Many of you will have already heard the expression ‘Fiji – the
way the world should be’. We told you that at Interhash 2010
and you knew we’d lied because we’d just had another coup –
so you didn’t vote for us.
Message from
THE PRIME MINISTER
Republic of the Fiji Islands
RT Hon Commodore
Frank Bainimarama
We told you that again in 2012 and again you knew we’d lied
because we’d just had a cyclone – so you didn’t vote for us.
We told you that once more in 2014 and you thought we’d lied
because we’d done it so often in the past – so you didn’t vote
for us.
Well, this time it’s 2016 and if you don’t vote for us then
obviously you’re perhaps insane. Only an insane would turn
down the chance to visit Fiji.
But if you’re some sort of deviant that doesn’t like running
presumably you’re still enough of a hashman that you enjoy
your beer – in which case Fiji’s the place for you as it has the
best beer in the world. Don’t take my word for it - let the
experts have their say. . .
Fiji beer, the most important aspect of any interhash
anywhere, is so good that the 2018 Fiji Interhash will be
memorable. Memorable? Ok we lie. If local hospitality is
anything to go by then the Fiji 2018 Interhash won’t be at all
memorable because if you drink enough Fiji Bitter, you quite
simply won’t have any memory of the weekend at all. And for
those who think they’re able to handle their beers , don’t
forget that Fiji’s 2018 Interhash will be organised by a bunch of
doctors who have unfettered access to stocks of pure alcohol.
So rest assured that not only can you expect great things from
an Interhash in Fiji but, if great things don't happen, at least
you’ll have been too drunk to remember.
For those of you who go to interhashes for the actual runs,
you’ll have a chance to participate in some of the most scenic
and toughest runs on the planet. The international Eco
Challenge 2003 was held in Fiji and saw more teams drop out
of that event than any other eco challenge. So if you’re into
ball breakers, rest easy in the knowledge that you’ll be taken
care of. We haven’t lost any hasher permanently. Yet. But that’s
not for want of trying as the last ball breaker had some of the
pack out in the jungle for 15 hours. However our gentle side
means that we also have runs easy enough for 87 year old
World War 2 vets to participate in.
Come to Fiji in 2018 – you won’t be disappointed.
ON ON
Jon ‘Wigless’ Orton
HM Pacific Harbour Hash
Dear Hashers,
I’m honoured to write a few words in support of Fiji’s bid
to host interhash 2018 in Nadi, Fiji. I’m delighted that all
the hashers in Fiji have got together to make a strong
effort in winning the bid.
My government fully supports the bid and will ensure
that you will not be disappointed at all in choosing Fiji. I
know the hash house movement very well as I was a
keen member of Suva Hash House Harriers in it’s hey
days. I follow them closely as Suva is the Capital City!
Fiji is the place to be for any international event and we
have more to offer in terms of warmth and hospitality
and a great countryside, clear blue skies and sandy
beaches and above all we are the friendliest nation in
the world.
Fiji is the hub of the South Pacific and Nadi the Tourism
Mecca. This is the place to be for a truly fascinating hash
activities during the day and night entertainment at its
best that can match anywhere else in the world. Come to
my country for an unforgettable experience.
Prime Minister of Fiji
On . . .On
NADI TOWN COUNCIL
Office of the Special Administrator
P. O. Box 241, Nadi, fiji Islands
Phone: +679 6700133
Fax: +679 6701202
[email protected]
www.naditowncouncil.org
TO THE WORLD INTERHASHERS
The Nadi Town council is delighted to learn that a team
from Fiji wishes to lobby for support to host Interhash
2018 in Nadi, Fiji.
We will be more than willing to give our fullest support
and all the assistance ensuring that you will all have a
wonderful time in Fiji, and Nadi in particular.
We have all the infrastructure from budget accomodation to 5 star resorts and a beautiful countryside to
match all your running and hashing needs.
We will render our utmost coorporation and surpassed
hospitality to ensure your stay in Fiji the most memorable one ever.
Robin Ali | Special Administrator
7 December 2015
Dr Ram Raju
Chairman,
Inter-Hash Fiji 2018
Nadi Hash House Harriers
Dear Sir
Re: Fiji Hash House Harriers Bid for Fiji Hosting of
Inter-Hash 2018
The Fiji National Sports Commission is tasked to
“provide coordination, direction and support for the
development of sports in Fiji and to establish higher
standards of excellence in all sports delivery.”
I can think of no better way to achieve this than
through our support of Fiji Hash House Harriers in their
bid to host in Nadi, Fiji, the 2018 Inter-Hash.
Sports Tourism is acknowledged as contributing to our
economy and Governments, and the Commission
commitment is evidence by the support given to a
number of International sporting events being hosted
in Fiji currently and over the next few years.
Nadi as our nations Tourist capital is well positioned
with its large number of internationally recognised
hotels and facilities to welcome and accommodate the
estimated 5000 athletes and supporters.
Message from Mr Shalendra Prasad
Public Relations Officer
Nadi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Bula and welcome to Fiji.
For a very long time people have had the
perception that Fiji is a land of Sun, Sea and
Sand. This however is not a true description of
our beautiful country of 330 islands. We are
definitely more than the three 'S's' our visitors
have been referring us to with.
Fiji is blessed with some of the most spectacular
natural terrains leading to mountains and rivers
which remain untouched and unpolluted to this
modern era.
Our air and water is the cleanest you may find in
the world and not forgetting our beautiful
people who are the friendliest you will ever find
in the universe.
Please rest assured that the Sports Commission will
work with Fiji Hash Harriers, our community, stake
holders, and your International organisation to ensure
a successful 2018 Inter-Hash should you be granted the
rights to host such a great event.
We manage a smile even in adverse conditions
and welcome our visitors with open arms. This is
just one reason Fijians were voted as the
happiest beings on earth recently.
Should you require any further information or
assistance in your deliberations, please do not hesitate
to contact the undersigned at any time.
I can personally assure, that none of you will
ever bet disappointed visiting our beautiful
isles, this goes for our first time visitors and
returnees as well.
Yours sincerely in sport,
Peter Mazey
Executive Chairman
Fiji National Sports Commission.
Hoping to see you all in the Interhash 2018.
Believe me, you will not want to return home
after that because Fiji is where happiness finds
you.
Happy Hashing!
Fiji Independent Travelers and
Backpacking Association
Bula Hashers,
Fiji Independent Travellers and Backpackers Hotel
Association (FITBHA) which is based in Nadi is quite
happy to lend support to Dr Raju and his team who
are bidding to host Interhash Fiji in 2018. We are
aware that they tried to win the bids in the past but
perhaps it was a blessing in disguise to lose for 2
important reasons namely:
1. 2018 will be 21st Anniversary. For you to celebrate
this special occasion in Fiji will be historical;
2. Budget Accommodation. There’ll be more than a
thousand beds available for low budget travelers or
the backpackers in Nadi. Coupled with more than four
thousand beds for the upmarket travelers (3-5 star),
Nadi looks forward to be the place to be for all your
hashing needs.
I’m a keen hasher myself and we have played host to
many international hashers in the past and we look
forward to welcoming you all to this beautiful setting
in Nadi. FITBA with more than 50 members will be
able to offer more special rates for this occasion and
I’ll be happily sitting in the MMM committee headed
by our ever hard working Chairman, SDC.
SDC has a proud record of organizing successful
Nashash events apart from X-Mass and other special
get togethers in the name of Hash in the last 30 yrs.
We are really excited and rallying to provide all the
necessary help and support to ensure that you’ll
never regret the decision to vote for Fiji. We’ll make
extra special effort for the 21st Interhash in Fiji and
you should make that little extra effort to register and
come ashore for the lifetime experience. Remember
you only live once!!
0N On to Fiji 2018
Mr. Tui Kaba
President
SKÅL CLUB of THE FIJI ISLANDS
SKAL International Fiji is ready to assist Dr. Raju and
his hardworking team, who would be privileged
and proud to be your hosts, to ensure that this 21st
Interhash is as successful as previous Interhash
events.
We look forward to a positive outcome.
Yours sincerely,
Debra Sadranu
President
Message from The President
Nadi Bula Festival Trust
- Mr. Leone Naivalu -
The interhash is a remarkable event supported and
participated by many from different countries, this
has been the norm every two years. Fiji is
represented by a majority of individuals who have
taken participating in this event to greater heights,
led by the famous Emeritus Grand Master of Nadi
Dr Ram Raju.
Fiji is known for its beautiful surroundings and its
people to add to this, we have been through and
survived two natural disasters, this has not
dampened our spirit. We have bounced back
smiling even wider than before.
In this regard we fully support the bid to host this
international event at our shores as this will give us
an opportunity to showcase to the world that we
are the way the world should be.
Please do come and enjoy what Fiji has to offer.
Denarau’s Small resort that’s BIG on service.
1 Bedroom : 2 Bedrooms
& 3 Bedrooms Apartments
Right in the heart of Denarau Island.
Next to Port Denarau, the gateway to
the Mamanuca Islands.
Check our website for facilities and amenities
www.theterraces.com.fj
Reservations can be made on 6750557
[email protected]
Support and Backing
Our bid has been endorsed by the Fiji Govt. (see
PM’s message), Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Fiji,
Minister for Sports, Fiji Sports Council, Nadi City
……..read all the messages.
Dates – 25-27 May 2018
Main Venue
Nadi will be the main centre for all events and the
main venue or headquarters will be the Sofitel
Fiji Resorts and Spa, located on Denarau Island, 5
minutes drive from the City or 15 minutes from
the International Airport .
Softel Fiji Resort and Spa is nestled by 8 other
hotes/resorts in close proximity with close to
3000 rooms, all 4-5 star rating –Worldmark
Trendwest, Radisson Fiji, Sheraton Fiji, Sheraton
Villas, Westin, Fiji Resorts and Spa , Denarau
Palms, and Denarau Terraces. The Port Denarau
Marina is home to international and duty free
shopping and entertainment with world class
restaurants, bars…
Program/Tentative Plan
Registration from 23rd at Sofitel Fiji Resort.
25th May Opening Ceremony (traditional Fijian)
and entertainment at Prince Charles Park; 4pm
onwards. Bids for 2020 presentation et al.
26th May Run starts at 10-12 different venues @
10 am; Circles/announcements by 12 noon;
beers and fodder; back to hotels by 4pm.
Entertainment, Hash Acts etc from 6pm till late.
Venue TBA ? Prince Charles Park.
27th May – Run starts at 10-12 different venues
@ 10 am; Circles/announcements by 12 noon;
beers and fodder; back to hotels by 4 pm.
Entertainment from 6pm till late. Closing and
announcement 2020 Interhash.
Stage and Entertainment
Will have a huge stage befitting the 21st Anniversary of international standards, lights, decors et
al and live musical bands with different themes
every night that will blow you away.
Registration Fees
Early Bird will be USD150 at venue (first 500 only)
and USD170 thereafter until Dec 2016.
Jan 2017- June 2017 USD 200
July 2017- Dec 2017 USD 250
Jan 2018 – May 2018 USD 300
Red Dress Run
Thursday 24th May
Registration and other details TBA
Fodder
From traditional Fijian Lovo (earth oven) mouth
watering, finger licking dishes to international
cornucopia of choices. You won’t be disappointed. Special lunch packs prepared by the experts
for the runs and circles.
Beer
We are home to world famous Fiji Bitter started
by Carlton United Brewery of Melbourne Australia in early 1950. The company changed hands
after 60 odd years now ka Paradise Beverages,
who have continued the tradition of producing
other brands namely Fiji Gold, Fiji Premium, Draft
et al with an average alcohol content of 4.6%.
They come in cans, stubbies, short and long
necks …..and we have all the other international
brands at your doorstep at affordable hash
prices. We’ll negotiate and promise you special
happy hour prices during the entire duration of
hash.
Wines and Spirits
No shortage of any popular brand.
Transport
More than 100 luxury buses for all the events,
pick up from all the hotels and back that will be
hash friendly !!
Accounts and Auditing
Ernest & Young Chartered Accountants (an
International firm) will be totally in control of the
21st Anniversary celebration who have promised
to compile the reports within 3 months or earlier.
Flight Connections
Hundreds of international flights with global
connections and our very own Fiji Airways can
easily land (and take you back if you want)! In a
single day. See the ad. Fiji is a “jewel in the crown”
or hub of the South Pacific and remains the most
developed nation and Fiji Airways is adding more
international connections every 6 months.
Visa
Visa on arrival for up to 120 countries which
includes most, if not all, Asian countries. Will have
welcome desks at the airport arrival and busses
to take you straight to your hotels.
Run Sites
Will target 10-12 different run sites in close
proximity (30-45 minutes drive to most or all of
them) but with variable terrain and distances
including glorious beaches, streams, waterfall..
Tours and other activities
Will offer myriads of other activities (check
website or ads featured here) or just laze around,
Fiji Time !!
The committee/MMM
In summary reps from every hash chapter in Fiji
(5) will be actively lending their hands because
we don’t know if it ever comes back to Fiji in our
lifetime !!
We have an outstanding and experienced
hashers waiting to deliver the best ever …..and
many Aussies and Kiwis are supporting us who
will be hares and hounds ….
The Bula Spirit and Bula Smile will blow your
mind away and that’s why we have themed or
called it the Bula Interhash 2018.
You just have to be in Fiji for the best ever and I
repeat best ever Interhash event and you’ll
return with profound memories of this friendly
island with the happiest people in the world.