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 Ovation 2019 Highlights

 

 

Austin Mayor Steve Adler

Austin Mayor Steve Adler

Mayor Adler graciously opened our program with some kind and strong remarks (see fists!)

GAACC Board of Directors

GAACC Board of Directors

L to R: Rashed Islam, Jim Yatsu, Sam Bakir, Ying McGuire, Kuntal Sindha, Viviene Ngo, Paul Kim, Derek Su, Daniel Chi, Robert Lee

Stilt Walkers

Stilt Walkers

These were definitely a crowd favorite for pictures during the reception, drawing many startled looks followed by photographs

Samulnori Drummers

Samulnori Drummers

These self taught students helped shepherd guests into the ballroom

Emcees

Emcees

Comedian Danny Cho and newscaster Elizabeth Dinh were the masters of ceremonies for the evening

Aerialists

Aerialists

During the after party, aerial performers amazed our guests with graceful acrobatics on their special indoor rig

Three Painters

Three Painters

Live singing, dancing and painting wowed our guests and the paintings were auctioned

Red Carpet Selfies

Red Carpet Selfies

MBDA Deputy Director Albert Shen (left) and White House Initiative on AAPI Senior Advisor George Mui (right)

After Party

After Party

Board members breaking out the moves

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