On January 2nd, I stepped onto a bus with a big suitcase and my snowboard. I was really excited to snowboard at Yong Pyong Ski Resort. What I didn't know was that the biggest snowstorm of the century was on its way. The storm hit right when our bus left, and the trip that was meant to take at the most, 2 hours, took eleven hours, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event is important to me, not positively, but very negatively because it was one of the most boring, grueling trips I've ever taken in my life. However, good things always pay off. When we got to the resort, I was able to ride in the midst of a snow storm with fresh snow on the slopes, making it one of the best rides of my life. Every January second, everyone will fast and do nothing for eleven hours, and after the eleven hours, there will be a feast to commemorate the worst trip then the best ride. This will be read before every trip.
"These days are the days
We surpass all our troubles
and rejoice and praise"
-Haiku
In this event, the people are encouraged to stay outside in the cold for the eleventh hour. People outside will be wearing warm clothes to re-enact the event. After the eleventh hour, people will go into their houses and eat ramen noodles.
Finally, every new decade (e.g. 2010, 2020,2030…), the people will go onto a pilgrimage to Yong Pyong Snow Resort.
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