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Adam Green: I'm up for day of cold ones in Iceland

By Adam Green
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26 Feb, 2018 11:58 PM3 mins to read

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As we arrive at the end of February, so too arrives the end of summer. And while I know perhaps it's not the perfect end, astrologically speaking, my knowledge of the solstice is lacking, while my knowledge of the months is sufficient to divide them by four.

So we wave goodbye to summer, and as it fades the golden tan and the memory of the summer holiday begin to fade as well.

So what to look forward to in the holiday realm as we creep into autumn and the days between beach days stretch out in front of us? Easter, sure. Long weekends, there's a few, but are there enough?

The answer is a resounding no. There is never enough holiday, and so I have done a little research into days around the world we can build into our holiday schedule as the work year gets into full swing.

Every May in Bolivia they celebrate the Tinku "Punch your neighbour" festival.

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This delightful wee celebration involves an offering to an ancient, in the form of a punch to the neighbour's noggin. Reciprocated, of course, with a punch back.

Now I'm not suggesting this is one you should actively participate in, but when the neighbour starts the lawnmower at 6.30 on a Saturday . . .

The Hadaka Matsuri festival or "Naked Man Festival" in Japan involves local males stripping to a loin cloth to endure winter's coldest temperatures in a test of endurance.

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Considering the heat in Hawke's Bay this summer, my poor family have probably had enough Hadaka Matsuri days already this year, so maybe that's out too.

Make your dreams come true day was January 13, so it's too late for that. Maybe next year?

For the very hungry there is the Cheung Chau Bun festival, where giant towers of buns are placed roadside, and competitors climb the towers, gathering buns as they climb.

Take a day off to build and eat your own bun tower, then possibly get a bonus day as you deal with the side effects of 600 Sally Lunns.

For those who have battled for blanket space beneath the covers, perhaps a day off to head to Ashbourne in the UK to participate in the world toe-wrestling championships may be in order.

And just around the corner lies the holy grail of alternative days off. March 1 is "Beer Day" in Iceland. Pretty sure I have some Icelandic heritage somewhere, might take the day off.

• Don't miss Adam Green and Sarah van der Kley on The Hits Hawke's Bay from 6am to 9am, Monday to Friday.

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