Before I came to VN people told me to expect the country to be about 30 years behind the US. There are a few things I can say “ABSOLUTELY”.
Music- The music is easily 30 years behind. And when they know you are American, expect the Bee Gees, anything from ABBA, or really terrible 80s disco.
Fashion- Tappered jeans and acid wash. Nuf said.
“Date Nights”- I am not sure how else to describe this. I call it the “Park Phenomenon” because I have never seen anything like it. I plan to take a picture at some time, but this event happens at night so it may be tough.
So what happens is a couple will take their motobike to a par (usually at night). They will park it along side the park and both will sit side by side. I find this strange for a few reasons. 1. in the US kids who are dating, even a very young age, go to a movie or the mall or walk downtown, etc. 2. they literally cuddle/spoon on the motobike. I dont know how its done. Incredible balance 3. its something straight out of Pleasantville.
Over time as you notice this Park Phenomenon, you realize more and more. You realize that its not just a park, its a dark place. And bad things happen in dark places. Now when I say couples, I certainly didnt quantify it. Lets see…on a normal week night I would say there is about 100 couples scattered around the park. On a weekend it easily doubles or triples.
Occasionally you will see couples throughout the day, or even in the morning. But the darkness of the park is what is needed. And those that have decided to venture OFF their motobike, park it and walk to a “secluded” park bench…
I will say it again, I have never seen anything quite like this before in my life. I hope to get a picture soon.
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