Sports Day: Thailand’s Pre-Game for the Olympics

This week, our school participated in the annual, two-day celebration of Sports Day(s). These days were filled with cheers, parades, sports (duh), dancing, and a lot of snacks. Rather than try to explain the glorious aspects of these festive days, I will show you through the many photos I took. So….sit back, relax, and enjoy Thailand’s Pre-Game for the Olympics A.K.A. “Sports Days.”

Participating in the opening parade celebration. (Yes, that is a hat made with beer cans and a fake cigarette)

Opening Day ceremonies.

Sports Day wouldn’t be Sports Day without some K-Pop dancing from the senior boys. Or…

A student blowing fire out of their mouth.

American school pride does not even compare to school pride in Thailand.

Case and point.

Again, there is no comparison.

No Sports Day would be complete without an epic tip-off. Or…

Some students ballin’ hard. Or….

An epic showdown between two football (sorry America, I have converted) teams. Or….

A photo finish in the 100m race. Lastly, Sports Day would not be complete without…

A plethora of Thai snacks.

Well, there you have it folks. A little glimpse into my life living in one of the coolest places on Earth. One thing that I have learned since being in Thailand that I did not know before: Thai people LOVE celebrations. No matter the occasion, or the time, or the place, Thai people put 110% into making the festival or celebration the most epic day ever, and Sports Day was no different.

Enjoy your weekend!

– Kyle