Dear CSSA members:
I am writing this message to invite you all to attend CSSA’s first official event of 2009 fall-Journey to the East. Journey to the East is a week long event which starts on Monday September 14th and ends on Friday September 18th. This event is completely free, and hosted by Asian organizations to promote Asian culture. Every night’s event has a different topic, and CSSA will be attending Friday night’s Banquet as a group.
Friday, September 18th, the banquet will be at Marshall Center ballroom (second floor) from 6:30-10:00pm. It is a formal banquet which food and drink will be provided; there will be performance and celebrations as well. CSSA will be meeting at the entrance of the ballroom at 6:30 pm before we go in together.
Dress code is strictly enforced at this event, which means you cannot go in without dressing up. Guys can wear dress shirt, dress pants and leather shoes (business casual, tie is optional). Girls can wear dresses. Do not wear jeans, flip-flops, sneakers or T-shirt!
The following is the schedule for the other days of the event; you are more than welcome to attend those fun events by yourself or with your friends.
Date: Monday, September 14th
Event name: Taste of Asia
Description: Different culture dishes from multiple countries will be provided
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Amphitheater (MSC)
Date: Tuesday, September 15th
Event name: Game Night
Description: Featured games include: Ma jiang, Sungka, and Nintendo
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Room 2708(MSC)
Date: Wednesday, September 16th
Event name: shake your AFS
Description: Special performances and Hip-pop workshop
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Location: Rec. Center 107
Date: Thursday, September 17th
Event name: Race through Asia
Description: Scavenger hunt, prizes awarded to the top placing teams
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Amphitheater (MSC)
Date: Friday, September 18th
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Please come out with us and have some fun, you will not normally see such great events for free. Therefore, don’t miss your chance of dressing up nicely, having great food, and meeting new friends. CSSA is looking forward to see you there!
Fei Meng
President of CSSA@USF

