In a nicer and quieter part of town sits Sajik stadium. And inside Sajik stadium are the rowdiest
group of Koreans I have seen yet. According to Wikipedia, “Busan is known as the capital of baseball and has a reputation for very enthusiastic baseball fans”, so I thought I’d check it out for myself… and let me tell you, I was in no way disappointed.. Even just approaching the stadium, I had a feeling I’d be in for something unique… Fans transported bags or coolers of beer and soju and bought newspapers outside the gates that would assist them in making pompoms to wave
during the game. Once the game was in action, there were cheer leaders to keep the crowd entertained, and a white gloved cheer-leader who kept the fans energized and chanting away. It seemed there was a ditty or song for just about everything.. and all the “Gal-mae-ki” (seagulls, as the fans call themselves) knew each one of the words.
Lotte was down 8-1, but it didn’t stop the energy in the stands. In the 8
th inning orange bags were passed around for garbage which the crowd then blew up, tied them to their heads, and continued to cheer and watch their team lose. It truly was a sight to behold, and just not your average day at the park.
In a nicer and quieter part of town sits Sajik stadium. And inside Sajik stadium are the rowdiest 
group of Koreans I have seen yet. According to Wikipedia, “Busan is known as the capital of baseball and has a reputation for very enthusiastic baseball fans”, so I thought I’d check it out for myself… and let me tell you, I was in no way disappointed.. Even just approaching the stadium, I had a feeling I’d be in for something unique… Fans transported bags or coolers of beer and soju and bought newspapers outside the gates that would assist them in making pompoms to wave 
during the game. Once the game was in action, there were cheer leaders to keep the crowd entertained, and a white gloved cheer-leader who kept the fans energized and chanting away. It seemed there was a ditty or song for just about everything.. and all the “Gal-mae-ki” (seagulls, as the fans call themselves) knew each one of the words. Lotte was down 8-1, but it didn’t stop the energy in the stands. In the 8th inning orange bags were passed around for garbage which the crowd then blew up, tied them to their heads, and continued to cheer and watch their team lose. It truly was a sight to behold, and just not your average day at the park.
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