Movie Night

Saturday March 27th, 2004 9:30pm Lerner Hall E569

Satree Lek (The Iron Ladies) FREE snacks (including POCKY!) and soda Satree-Lex (The Iron Ladies) is a comedy about the journey of a volleyball team composed largely of transsexuals, drag queens, and effeminate gay men to the 1996 Thai male championships. Positioned at the team's spiritual core are best friends Mon and Jun, the former of whom is a jaded transvestite, and the latter is a flamboyant drag queen with uncharacteristically supportive parents. When the provincial governor hires a butch female coach to amass a "dream team" for the national volleyball competitions, Mon and Jun are chosen for the lineup. Their selection outrages their testosterone-addled teammates, who, with the exception of one player, quit in protest. Desperate, the coach asks Mon to recruit new teammates, and in short order he summons a transsexual stage performer, a muscular army sergeant cum makeup artist, a closeted gay boy, and transvestite triplets April, May, and June. Conflict ensues, lessons are learned, team spirit is strengthened, and eyebrows are plucked. The second highest-grossing film in Thailand to date, Satree-Lex earned raves when it was shown at the 2000 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Rebecca Flint, All Movie Guide This event is co-sponsored by Columbia Queer Alliance


Songkran

Saturday April 17th, 2004, 7-11:00pm Lerner Hall Satow Room

Songkran: Thai New Year's Dinner (and Dance Performance) Saturday, April 17th 7:00-11:00 pm Satow Room, Lerner Hall Thai Sabai's largest event, Songkran is a celebration of the Thai New Year 2547. We'll be serving a Thai dinner (with favorites like Padt Thai and other yet undiscovered winners), buffet-style, while featuring traditional Thai dance perfomances. While the event is free, we ask for any monetary amount, all of which will be donated to a village school in Thailand to help update their library

APAAM's Infusion

Wednesday April 21st, 2004, 6-10:00pm College Walk

APAAM's INFUSION Wednesday, April 21st 6:00 - 10:00 pm Low Plaza and College Walk This promises to be a festive and unifying student initiative that will leave a long-lasting sense of camaraderie throughout our student body and campus. On this dynamic night our Columbia campus will roar with multiculturalism, celebration, collaboration, diversity and cultural expression. Thai Sabai is joining the potpourri with Geow Tod (Fried Dumplings) and Thai Iced Tea. Come check us out!

NYC2012: Nations of New York

Thai Sabai is getting involved in NYC2012! 

NYC2012 is the non-profit organization leading the effort to bring the Olympic Games to New York City in 2012. Their mission involves developing the bid to be presented to the Intern ational Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2005, and organizing activities to demonstrate New York City 's enthusiasm and support for hosting the Games. On July 6, 2005 , the IOC will select the 2012 host city. If you are passionate about the Olympics and New York City , then there are exciting internship opportunities available at NYC2012.  Please see the attached files for more information.