Spring Break
EASA hosts second annual Night Market
Stephen Lu, Staff writer, sjlu@smu.edu
Issue date: 4/9/09 Section: News
The main event of the night, though, was the return of Fear Factor. Just like in the famous TV show, volunteer participants had to face their fears and eat some of the most exotic foods found on the planet.
This year's Fear Factor involved the participants eating pig ears and intestines as a starter, followed by the Durian, which is called the "King of Fruits" in some parts of Asia. Its smell alone has caused it to be banished from some countries.
As a finale, the final participants had to down a thousand year old egg, a delicacy in Asia when prepared correctly, and some chili pepper. The winner received an iPod shuffle and bragging rights for overcoming their fear.
The event drew more than 150 people, a major success in the eyes of the EASA executive officers. Months of planning and preparations have gone into Night Market and the officers were glad to see it all paying off.
"I am very thrilled," said Mai Lyn Ngo, the social chair for EASA. "We've come a long way since planning. It is very rewarding to see it all come to fruition."
This year's Fear Factor involved the participants eating pig ears and intestines as a starter, followed by the Durian, which is called the "King of Fruits" in some parts of Asia. Its smell alone has caused it to be banished from some countries.
As a finale, the final participants had to down a thousand year old egg, a delicacy in Asia when prepared correctly, and some chili pepper. The winner received an iPod shuffle and bragging rights for overcoming their fear.
The event drew more than 150 people, a major success in the eyes of the EASA executive officers. Months of planning and preparations have gone into Night Market and the officers were glad to see it all paying off.
"I am very thrilled," said Mai Lyn Ngo, the social chair for EASA. "We've come a long way since planning. It is very rewarding to see it all come to fruition."
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