Troy University (My alma mater) Chinese Student Union hosted a New Year's celebration for The Year of the Rat. They have a pretty big Chinese student population who participate in the 1-2-1 Program. International students attend a university in their own country for one year, travel to Troy University for 2 years, then back to their own country for their senior year. They end up graduating with two degrees; one from their country and one from Troy University. It is a pretty neat program. When the director of the prgram found out we had such a big local group of children (one hour south in Dothan), she asked if the children could participate in the fashion show. So... here are the girls and Troy University college students in the New Year's fashion show.
Gracie was ready to do her "fashion dance!"
She is holding Ally's hand to help her be brave.
At the end of the show, the girls got red envelopes with a Chinese coin in it.
Anna Grace, Gracie, and Ally (Ally lives in our neighborhood)
Gracie loved petting the dragon
Abby, Erin, Gracie, and Joleigh
The Dragon Dance
Lion Dance
We even had Peking Duck (not on this plate)
New Year Cakes
Before she actually tried the "dessert"... she wasn't too ready for a second bite
Gracie, Leah, Abby, and Olivia
"Happy New Year!!"
Davia, Charlie, Lana, Anna Grace, Olivia, Leah, Ally, Gracie, Erin, and Abby. There were a few more girls here, but I couldn't fit the whole line-up in my viewfinder...
Charlie and Davia brought Rats for all the girls!
Suzanne with Lilly
Gracie was ready to do her "fashion dance!"
She is holding Ally's hand to help her be brave.
At the end of the show, the girls got red envelopes with a Chinese coin in it.
Anna Grace, Gracie, and Ally (Ally lives in our neighborhood)
Gracie loved petting the dragon
Abby, Erin, Gracie, and Joleigh
The Dragon Dance
Lion Dance
We even had Peking Duck (not on this plate)
New Year Cakes
Before she actually tried the "dessert"... she wasn't too ready for a second bite
Gracie, Leah, Abby, and Olivia
"Happy New Year!!"
Davia, Charlie, Lana, Anna Grace, Olivia, Leah, Ally, Gracie, Erin, and Abby. There were a few more girls here, but I couldn't fit the whole line-up in my viewfinder...
Charlie and Davia brought Rats for all the girls!
Suzanne with Lilly
5 comments:
oh looks like such a wonderful time!!!!!!
Looks like a fancy get together, and well organized! Ours... not so much. No sit down dinner... I'm thinking we might just do out own thing next year, and go out to eat at a Chinese restaurant. Not many options around here.
Gracie looked beautiful in her silk outfit, and the whole event looked wonderful! Great memories for Gracie with her friends!
Does Gracie like watching Ni Hao Ki Lan? (sp?)
Great pictures - it looks like such a fun celebration with a graet dragon dance! We had so much fun at all of our CNY celebrations. It was easy to pick out your beautiful girl in pink!
Joleigh and I enjoyed visiting with you and Gracie! Hope to see you soon!
Mendy
It was great to see you and Gracie again at the CNY celebration.
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