The host nation for the 17th annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration at the Tacoma Dome was Pakistan. There was a presentation of the Pakistan national anthem, and a feature cultural show. The Stage Mistress of Ceremony was Cheryl Lee of the University of Washington. Festivities included a variety of performances from schools and societies from many countries including Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Korea. There was a martial arts demonstration stage and a wide variety of vendor booths (over 77)! (end)
Pakistani dancers
Barbara Madsen and Darlene Dihel
Jade Choe
Chinese Christian Church
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Patsy Surh O’Connell, President/Founder; Hamid Asghar Khan, Consul General of Pakistan; S Asif Nasar, President Pakistan Association; Ali Sajjad Taj, City Councilmember, Artesia, CA
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