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Nightmarket

PTS NIGHTMARKET:  MAJOR event of the semester, not to be missed!

Saturday April 23rd
Location: Rodin Rooftop Lounge
8PM-10PM

Why should you come? Every attendant gets 20 free tickets, each exchangeable for one food item from a booth

Come roam through different booths to eat traditional Taiwanese/Malaysian/Korean/African nightmarket food, win prizes at cultural games, and participate in DIY activities!

Brought to you by the Penn Taiwanese Society (PTS), with Malaysians at Penn(M@P), Korean Student's Association (KSA), and Penn African Student's Association (PASA). Co-sponsored by the Rodin House Council.

 

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The Wedding Banquet Movie Screening

PTS/ QPOC Screening of “The Wedding Banquet” and Dinner Discussion

Thursday, April 21st
Location: Goodhand Room- LGBT Center (3907 Spruce St.)
6PM-9PM
Penn Taiwanese Society (PTS) and Queer People of Color (QPOC) invite you to a free screening of "The Wedding Banquet," a movie about a gay Taiwanese man that decides to marry a mainland Chinese woman to placate his parents. However, things get out of hand when the man’s parents show up to plan his wedding.

After the movie, we will hold a discussion to explore themes found in the movie, such as the perceptions of homosexuality, interracial relationships, pressures and expectations from Asian parents, and filial piety.

Free dinner will be served!

 

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NATWA Luncheon

Sunday April 3rd
Location: "The Late Night" space (1920 Commons Basement)
Noon-2PM
Join PTS for a delicious luncheon with the North American Taiwanese Women's Association! There will be authentic Taiwanese dishes and a presentation on the historical and cultural significance of various Taiwanese foods. $5 for members, $7 for non-members. 15% of profits will go towards Penn Japan Relief Fund!

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IRON CHEF:

6 teams, 8 judges, 1 secret ingredient, 1 hour...

This year APSC (Asian Pacific Student Coalition), JSA (Japan Student Association), PBC (Penn Brazil Club), PPA (Penn Philippine Association), PTS (Penn Taiwanese Society) and SAS (South Asia Society) will provide their three best chefs to compete for the title of 'Iron Chef'. Similar to the show, there will be a secret ingredient revealed at the start of the event. Teams will then have one hour to create a three-course meal (appetizer, entree, dessert) and a panel of judges will determine the winning team depending on taste, creativity, use of the secret ingredient and presentation.

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Formosa: The Epic
FORMOSA: THE EPIC
Sunday Mar 20 6:30pm-9:30pm
Harrison Auditorium (Penn Museum)

PTS is proud to present our 7th annual cultural show: FORMOSA: THE EPIC! 

It's a fairy tale with a twist.. no, more like a loop-dee-loop.. no, a twist AND a loop-dee-loop. In fact, it's a fairytale with a whole rollercoaster ride of adventure, romance, laughs, and music! 

Come join Penn Taiwanese Society for a magical musical about Eric Jen off to save his childhood crush, Hualien, who is locked away in the tower of Taipei 101 by the evil King Eight Eggs (Wang Ba Dan.. AHA! GET IT??). 

*15% of proceeds will go towards relief efforts in Japan!*


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MOCHI FEST

Brought to you by Japan Student Association, co-hosts alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Chinese Student Association, Club Singapore, Hong Kong Student Association, Korean Students Association, Penn Philippines Association, Penn Taiwanese Society, Sangam, Wharton Asia Exchange.

Love mochi but only know about mochi ice cream? Or want to learn more about what scrumptious dishes glutinous rice can make?

Admission is FREE! No need to buy tickets on the walk, but look out for us on Locust next week for more information! Each group's sample only costs $0.50, so trying everyone's mochi won't hurt your wallet at all. And with the variety, you'll probably want to try 'em all. Bring coins and a healthy appetite :)


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Shipwrecked Club Party at BBQ & Tequila
Come cruise with JSA, PPA and PTS for a night that will sink in your memory...

Friday 2/18 10pm – 2am

Q BBQ & Tequila (207 Chestnut St)
$8 presale, $10 at the door

Featuring DJ Mac Sauce
All kinds of drink specials to keep the boat afloat.
Buy tickets on Locust Walk from Monday to Friday 10:30am-3pm or from a JSA / PPA / PTS board member. Naughtycal clothing highly encouraged.

18 to get wet, 21 to get wetter
Valid ID required
All aboard!