Well I can't decide if I am gutted or glad that I forgot my camera... Cue the Valentine's Day event at the Palace of Om in Dhangadi.... started as a sedate affair with singing on stage... the lack of girls and excess of boys was noted. A few girls were present, although with their mothers as chaperones. I was sitting next to a young (and handsome) primary school teacher and we got chatting. Apparently the Far West remains very traditional and girls are not permitted many freedoms... he also asked if I like to dance... and then the DJ (after a few technical hitches) started playing. Which resulted in a good hour of sweaty, all male, erm... raving really! Very amusing indeed and I am sure I feature in many video clips and mobile phone pictures. Much back slapping and many handshakes later I left on a massive high. A very good (and surprising) evening indeed. All male dancefloors I am accustomed to, but heterosexual ones are not so common! the girls remained in the front row of seats watching the proceedings - not sure if this is the best way to pick a husband? But perhaps it helps choose which ones to avoid?!!
PS Apparently this is the only day of the year that they are allowed to have a DJ and dancing! Even more of an honour....
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