And now for some blatant commercialism
So yesterday was Rememberance Day in Canada, where we honour and respect the memories of the brave men and women who gave their lives in times of war.
In Korea, November 11th has a different meaning. Yesterday was Pepperro Day. For those of you who think that Valentine's Day is a day drummed up by chocolate manufacturers in order to make more money, in honesty those companies are amatures when compared to the Lotte company in Korea who makes Pepperro.
Pepperro, the best that I can describe it as, is a stale, pencil thin breadstick that has been dipped in low quality chocolate. Since Nov. 11 can be written as 11/11, it looks like a bunch of Pepperro together. And for this day everyone buys Pepperro and gives it to teachers, students, friends, co-workers, etc. Me, I just used the pepperro given to me by my students to give to my other students. And yes, they do celebrate Valentine's day here as well
posted by Dave @ 1:54 AM
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8 Comments:
Dave, that snack sounds just like something we've discovered in the "foreign foods" section of our grocery store-- Pocky. (Ever heard of that name?) It also comes in strawberry flavour here.
We get it every once in a while 'cause it's a nice, small snack for the kids, and it fits in their hands.
Well, if it's weird celebrations that makes you post entries in your blog, then here's to more pepperro!
It's great to see another entry!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BROTHER!!!!
DITTO!
I like pocky. You can get it here in Japan.
You know pocky?!? Do they have any new or different flavours there?
'Tis true. I still think it's a highly overrated treat. I would have preferred Snickers Day or even better... Give money to your teachers day :)
mm, yeah, pocky comes in strawberry and with nuts in it.... probably green tea, too. every thing comes in green tea flavour. even ice cream.
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