KOPITIAM - 18 FEBRUARY 2012

Kopitiam - 18^th February

Two weeks after MASSA's big Chinese New Year Homestyle event, MASSA members were once again invited to join yet another makan-session: KOPITIAM,  a laid-back breakfast session - the Malaysian-Singaporean style. 

And what's on the menu, you might ask? Anyone want to make a guess? 

YES! You've guessed it right!!!!

THERE's KAYA TOAST -our all time favourites or also known as ROTI KAHWIN back home,

porridge with century eggs and you cha kueh, 

EEEEmmmmmmm doesn't it look DELICIOUS!!?

Soya bean milk and of course some delicious half boiled eggs!!! 

The event started at around 11 a.m, with MASSA execs busily scurrying around to get everything laid out and in place before the first member arrived. Slowly but surely, more people joined us and everyone started to have a good time, sitting in big groups and chatting away.

What's so funny? Ming Hwei (VP Events) and Youha? =)

Keep that KOKO KRUNCH safe SASI!!!!

Jasmin (our MASSA 'sensei')  and Amy (VP Comm) showing us just how delicious the kaya taste! 

Co-President, Wayne Yang

And in case you are wondering where did we get the kaya from? Well, its made by none other than our dedicated execs, Wayne, Jasmin and Arjoon staying up late into the night cooking up this delicious concoction. If you would like to try making some of your own, don't hesitate to ask these experts for some advise!

Co-president, Siva Shanmugam

Cheers,
MASSA Execs

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon with MASSA

On the 27th of January (the 5th day of the New Year according to the lunar calender), MASSA organized its first ever Chinese New Year dinner event. Instead of eating dimsum at a random Chinese restaurant as was done in the previous years, MASSA decided to have its own mini version of a Chinese restaurant at room 302 of the Students' Society of McGill University Building.

The Menu:

Yee Sang  鱼生 

Julienned carrots, cucumber, white raddish, jicama and yam, pomelo, deep fried wanton skin, sliced coriander leaves and smoked salmon with a dash of Chinese five spice powder and YeeSang dressing.

Egg Drop Soup 黄金庆喜乐  

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Chicken broth with egg

Herbal Chicken 富贵药财鸡

Whole chicken steamed with Chinese Herbs

Steamed Fish 有余和新岁

Fish steamed with mushroom and tomato in light soy sauce sprinkled with coriander leaves

Mixed Vegetables 年年大丰收

Stir fry carrot, green peas, baby corn, mushroom and tofu skin in hoisin sauce

Boiled Snow Fungus Dessert Soup with Red Dates and Gingko Nuts 

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Tossing of YeeSang while saying wishes. 捞鱼生!

YeeSang (after tossing)

MASSA execs would like to thank all guests who has attended our Chinese New Year dinner. We had a wonderful time preparing and serving you guys. Happy Chinese New Year!龙年行大运! Do look forward to our future events! =)

 Credits to PeiQi for the photos.

Off we go skiing...

There's no better way to spend the first weekend of the school year than to join MASSA's 2nd Annual Ski Trip. In the evening of 13th January, a bus full of MASSA members and friends, both amateur and intermediate skiers, began the 2-hour journey to Mont Blanc. (Yes, we decided on Mont Blanc once again due to its excellent accommodation and various levels of ski trails.) After collecting our ski equipment at the ski rental area, we headed to our condos. This year, we occupied 2 blocks of three-storey condos. Some confusion arose while redistributing the ski equipment but thanks to our helpful members, everyone got their equipment within 20 minutes. Members were free to chill and prepare for an exciting Day 2.

Malaysian-style dinner (clockwise from left): TomYum Chicken soup, rice, Garlic Fried Egg, Sambal-Belacan  French Beans.

MASSA execs going through trip details to ensure members and friends have a pleasant stay.

Co-president, Wayne

Early in the morning of day 2, everyone got their ski gears ready and headed to the slopes. The weather was a freezing -30 degrees Celsius. Regardless of the harsh weather, everyone had a great time sliding down the slopes. 

Beginners had their try on the bunny slope

while the more adventurous and more experienced skiers took the ski lift and went up....up...up

The view of the ski resort from the top of the Mont Blanc.

Here we come...

Down we go...

Co-president Siva strutting his skills.

On Day 3, some members chose to enjoy another day of adrenaline-rush skiing while some chose to visit the Mont Tremblant Village. 

Yes! We did it! We conquered the Black Diamond!

Mont Tremblant Village

At 5 in the evening of 15th of January, we bid farewell to Mont Blanc and headed back to McGill.

MASSA would like to say 'THANK YOU!'  to all members for making this ski trip a memorable one. We look forward to seeing you on our next ski trip~ 


Credits to Farhan and Grace for the photos.

Spookyy Deepavali

In collaboration with Halloween, MASSA celebrated Spooky Deepavali with our members and friends. Deepavali, also known as Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus in countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Singapore & Malaysia.

MASSA Exec Team 2011/12

During the night, MASSA exec team greeted everyone with a fusion dance that combined Indian culture with Hip-Hop. Do you feel scared by the masks?? Everyone has the chance to wear it on that night when all members and guests were invited on stage to perform the 'Michael Jackson' moves. 

Authentic Southeast Asia food always come to everyone's mind when we think of MASSA. That night we prepared delicious chin-chao in soy beans drink, papadum, vegie and curry chicken!!!

Look at the people who celebrated Deepavali with MASSA!!

Click on the link below to watch the dance!!

Deepavali Dance 1

Deepavali Dance 2

With Love,

MASSA Execs.

D U R I A N F E S T I V A L

MASSA recently paid tribute to the King of Fruits - the majestic DURIAN!!!
On November 26, Durian lovers from all over McGill flocked to the festival when they heard that one of their favourite fruits was going to be served!
We served durian in many different styles to satisfy everybody's insatiable durian CRAVINGS!!

DURIAN DURIAN DURIAN EVERYWHERE!!! 

VP logistics Khai Pin sampling a Durian cream cracker

Co-President Siva cracking a durian open! 

First-year Rep Cher-Tieng serving durian treats on a silver platter 

      

       Mmmmmmm tea biscuits with durian cream topping :)

Visitors were so excited to see that MASSA had taken such a unique fruit and turned it into so many different dessert dishes!! 

Durian Sponge cake 

Smiley MASSA girls! 

MORE DURIAN SPONGE CAKE MADE BY GRACE!

The durian sponge cake was made by our very own Grace Wang!  

Co-President Wayne is so happy with his new fruit friend

Special thanks to all of the guys of MASSA who labored long and hard in cutting up the durians! It took a lot of effort but paid off with the happy smiles and full bellies of MASSA members.


If you would like to learn how to make any of the durian dishes, feel free to ask any of the execs on how they made their awesome durian desserts ;)




Cheers,
MASSA Execs

MASSA WELCOME PARTY 2011-2012

MASSA's first event of the 2011-2012 school year,  THE WELCOME PARTY, turned out to be a huge success with the huge turnout of both old and new members!

The event kicked off with the attendees forming groups to introduce themselves and get to know one another. A game of "lead-the-blindfoldedperson-through-a-maze" soon ensued with everyone enthusiastically participating in the activity.

There was a fabulous array of homemade lanterns shining gloriously under the beautiful Montréal weather!   

After the exhilarating game that left everybody hyped up, the Welcome Party continued with everyone wondering...what's next?! 

The answer to that was FOOD! THE LONG AWAITED FOOD! 

MASSA's executive team had conjured up an amazing cuisine that tickled one's tastebuds and reminded them of home.

The hardworking team preparing dinner!

The Exec team prepared many wonderful and authentic dishes: 

• Deep fried Keropok for an appetizer 
• Ayam Masak Merah for the main dinner (yum) ! 
• Mango Salad for the side dish 
• Bandung Drink!!! 
• Kueh Lapis for dessert (sweet!) 

Execs and members were all smiles when digging into the food!!

AYAM MASAK MERAH 

The MASSA team doling out the food to hungry attendees!

Overall, the Welcome Party was a huge success and an excellent kick-off to a wonderful school year. The attendees and their new friends left the party feeling fed and content! 

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of you who attended and had a great time! 

GET READY FOR A YEAR OF FOOOOOOD, FUNNNN, AND FESTIVITIES! 

All of us at MASSA look forward to seeing you at future events!