Rhododendron Mahjong 2008 in Edewecht, Germany

Friday night: mahjong with Nadine and Michael in Elke's garden while Elke prepares for tomorrow's barbeque.

36 players from 4 countries participated in the Rhododendron Mahjong tournament.

Organizer Uwe Martens gives some words of welcome.

Henrik gets some advice from the winner: Richard Stöckemann from Hannover.

Third place: Michael Zahradnik.

Runner-up: Tina Christensen. Happy, happy, a new edition of the Deutsche Mah-Jong Liga coffee mug is added to the collection.

And a limited edition European Mahjong Association t-shirt.

Winner: Richard Stöckemann.

The top 3 at Rhododendron Mahjong 2008: Tina Christensen (2), Richard Stöckemann (1), Michael Zahradnik (3).

Lyskæder & grillpølser (fancy chains of colourful lights & barbeque sausages) - what more do you want?

A quiet corner at the barbeque at Elke's.

Frauke Roos organized a little riichi tournament/training event on the next day.

The top 3 were: Henrik Leth (2), Jesper Willemoes Hansen (1), Richard Stöckemann (3).