Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Yongojeon... now that's school spirit!

연고전 makes me wish I spent some undergrad time in Korea.

From Wiki...
The rivalry of Korea University and Yonsei University, the top two private institutions in the nation, is nationally renowned. These private universities are proud of and renowned for their spirit, traditions, and the gold balance of academics and athletics. So intense is the rivalry between them that the crimson-attired supporters of Korea University identify the league as the “Ko-Yon Games,” while Yonsei members in blue transpose the two syllables as "Yon-Ko". Five events: (baseball, basketball, hockey, rugby union, and soccer) are held every year.
The Yonsei University side...



The Korea University side...



These kids have a TON of energy. I can't recall a single moment that didn't feature the entire crowd in cheer, song, or dance. Check it out!



2 comments:

InMySeoul said...

So who won the games? What color were you wearing?

Cheri said...

Good question. :)
I had to leave the baseball game a bit early, but by the 6th inning it was 8-0, Yonsei so I'm pretty sure they won.
I was wearing blue!