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Arlington County Proclamation of Asian American & Pacific Islander Month featuring a Fashion Show, Music, Performances
A
A
If
you're
here,
to
be
entertained
by
amazing
speakers,
dancers
and
songs,
say:
aha,
if
you're
here,
to
see
a
festive
fashion,
show
say:
aha
and
if
you're
here
to
get
free
food,
say:
aha,
awesome,
awesome,
Mark
Schwartz
asked
me
last
week
how
we
were
going
to
make
this
an
aha
moment
and
I
wanted
to
make
sure
I
made
this
an
aha
moment.
So
thank
you
very
much
again
welcome
it's
nice
to
be
back
in
the
familiar
home
base
of
the
county,
boardroom,
hello
to
our
fellow
employees,
friends
and
Families.
A
A
My
name
is
loan
Huang
I'm,
an
assistant
director
in
human
resources
and
also
president
of
aha.
We
have
a
full
program
to
share
with
you,
starting
with
our
fashion
show.
But
first
we
want
to
recognize
and
thank
several
fashion,
icons,
chair
board,
member
Miss,
Libby
Garvey.
Thank
you
so
much
for
coming.
We
thank
you
and,
and
the
boy
for
recognizing
the
month
as
aapi
and
giving
employees
in
all
ERG
space
to
be
our
diverse
selves
and
feel
included
and
belong
at
Arlington
County.
A
A
A
A
Gurjit
is
wearing
a
guerrara
and
it
is
worn
by
Pakistani
and
Indian.
We
thank
our
executive
sponsor
who
has
provided
much
support
and
ideas
and
connections
to
our
program.
I
see,
Mr,
Christian
Dorsey
has
just
joined
us.
Thank
you.
So
much
for
you
and
the
board
for
being
here
and
allowing
us
for
this
space.
A
Okay.
Well,
as
you
can
see,
aha
loves
to
share
our
culture,
and
not
only
with
Asian
employees,
but
with
everyone.
So,
aha
is
open
to
all.
Our
allies
are
a
much
important
part
of
our
ERG
that
we
want
to
make
sure
they
are
participated
in
our
in
our
fashion
show.
So
you
will
see
many
faces
of
whom
make
up
all
of
aha
now,
with
without
further
Ado.
We
will
start
the
Asian
cultural
fashion.
Show
King.
Could
you
please
cute
music.
A
First,
we
welcome
Miss
Han
Jung
space,
planner
and
Des.
She
is
representing
Korea.
The
National
Dress
of
Korea
is
called
the
khanbo
and
sometimes
referred
to
as
Joshua
in
the
women's
version.
The
Garment
features
an
empire
waist
and
is
also
comprised
of
a
dramatic
full
skirt
and
beautiful
Overcoat,
often
with
beautiful,
coordinated
colors
and
embroidery
behind
both
has
been
part
of
the
green
Cultus
of
over
2
000
years
and
is
commonly
worn
during
many
holidays
celebrations
and
weddings.
A
Next,
we
invite
Miss
Pauline
leonido.
She
is
the
operations
manager
in
the
financial
management
Bureau
of
DHS.
She
is
representing
the
Philippines.
The
Filipino
traditional
dress
is
called.
It
includes
a
blouse
called
borrow
and
a
skirt
called
Saya.
It
is
the
arch
type
of
every
Filipino
dress
that
has
evolved
throughout
the
Colonial
area
of
the
Philippines.
A
Next,
we
would
like
to
invite
miss
felici
talatawa,
the
accounting
technician
in
DS
and
also
representing
the
Philippines.
The
Philippines
are
known
for
many
things,
including
their
skills
in
weaving
this
craft
of
hand.
Moving
is
one
of
the
distinctive
ways
of
expressing
that
art,
culture
and
tradition
for
the
indigenous
people.
A
Next,
we
would
like
to
invite
Miss
Katy
Perry
from
technology
manager,
and
she
is
a
technology
manager
and
DTS
and
she
is
representing
South
India
saris
have
been
worn
for
over
4
000
years.
They
were
originally
cotton,
then
silk
for
those
who
could
afford
it,
and
today,
over
100
types
of
fabrics
are
used
to
make
saris
saris
are
a
symbol
of
femininity
dignity
and
prosperity
to
the
women
of
the
Indian
subcontinent.
A
sorry
ranges
in
length.
It
can
be
draped
with
over
100
ways.
A
A
Next,
we
welcome
Miss
Jasmine
Singh.
She
is
Project
engineer
in
Des
and
is
representing
North
India.
The
salwar
kamis
is
a
variety,
a
very
widely
worn
type
of
North
Indian
traditional
dress
that
is
glamorous
as
well
as
comfortable.
It
consists
of
dual
pieces
of
garments,
the
upper
clothing
known
as
protein
or
kamis,
and
the
lower
clothing,
commonly
known
as
sawar
styles,
are
worn
in
different
ways,
with
some
with
a
floor,
touching
the
floor
and
others
a
little
less
formal.
A
Next,
we
would
like
to
invite
Miss
Anna,
Lisa,
alprin,
Communications
manager
in
libraries.
She
is
representing
Japan.
The
Japanese
kimono
has
been
a
traditional
garment,
worn
by
many
in
Japan
for
centuries
and
still
holds
a
remarkable
symbolic
and
historical
significance.
All
styles
are
sewn
by
hand
decorated
in
different
patterns
and
colors
to
match
the
occasion
or
season.
A
Next,
please
welcome
Miss
prakriti
duja.
She
is
Administrative
specialist
in
AED.
She
is
representing
Nepal.
The
corta
surval
is
the
traditional
female
Nepalese
clothing,
white,
baggy,
slacks
a
shirt
and
a
wide
Squad
are
the
three
main
components:
Nepali
women
typically
wear
this
type
of
bottom,
for
both
formal
and
individual
events.
A
A
Is
the
national
dress
of
Nepal?
This
dress
has
been
worn
by
Nepali
men
for
centuries
the
coat
was
first
added
by
first
Rana
prime
minister
of
Nepal.
In
both
19th
century,
the
Dao
saral
has
several
religious
benefits,
beliefs
and
identified
in
its
designs.
The
number
eight
is
a
fortune
number.
According
to
the
Eastern
localology,
there
are
eight
strings
tied
to
the
top
and
also
The
Fleets
or
significance
of
the
the
custom.
A
Next
we
are
welcoming
Jamie
Lee's
Chief
data
officer
in
DTS.
She
is
representing
China.
The
jacket
is
in
the
tangshawang
style,
with
Menchie
Origins
and
Han
and
coolances.
It
is
characterized
by
a
mandarin
collar
traditionally
closing
at
the
front,
with
frog
buttons
through
Jamie's.
However,
Jaime's
has
a
convenient
snap
closure.
Annotation
Jamie
is
grateful
for
the
time
she
worked
with
Yi
Jerry
Zhang,
who
gifted
this
to
her
from
him
and
his
favorite
as
a
thank
you
for
working
next,
please
welcome
Miss
Alini
burrito
organizational
development
specialist
in
hrd
she's,
representing
China.
A
This
Chinese
dress
is
pronounced
chomsang.
That
means
long
skirt.
It
is
most
seen
as
a
1p
storm,
with
a
standing
collar
and
asymmetrical
left
over
right
opening.
With
two
side
clips
in
embellished
with
Chinese
but
not
and
fastenable
swimming
with
hell
in
college,
it
was
popular
in
China
from
the
1920s
to
40s
and
was
popularized
by
Chinese,
socialites
and
high
society.
Women
in
Shanghai.
A
It
has
continues
to
evolve
over
time
to
respond
to
the
contemporary
modern.
Next,
please
welcome
this
yangbang
girl,
administrative
officer
in
DHS.
She
is
representing
Bangladesh,
a
sorry,
pronounced,
sorry
or
sometimeshari
is
a
woman's
garment
from
India.
It
is
an
ethnic
wear
of
Bangladesh.
It
consists
of
an
unstitched
strep
stretch
of
woven
fabric
arranged
over
the
body
as
a
road
with
one
end
attached
to
the
waist,
while
the
other
end
rests
over
one
shoulder
as
a
shawl,
sometimes
burying
a
part
of
the
midriff.
It
is
usually
worn
with
a
blouse
and
a
petticoat.
A
Next
we
welcome
this
bing
boom
classification,
compensation,
analyst
and
hrd.
She
is
representing
Vietnam
in
the
North
Region.
The
nationally
recognized
social
rest
in
Vietnam
is
the
aoyai.
She
is
accompanied
by
a
little
Vietnamese
model,
also
with
business
dress.
It
is
a
symbol
that
shows
the
national
pride
and
leaves
a
lasting
impression
to
anyone
who
visits
Vietnam
the
whole
ensemble
about
exudes
Grace
modesty
and
Beauty.
Such
symbolism
has
been
rooted
in
Vietnam's
history
over
time
in
the
dress,
along
with
what
it
represents,
transcends
all
ages.
A
Next,
we
welcome
this
Moon
and
her
daughter,
Lily
passengerly
Moon
is
an
internal
auditor
in
DMF
where
they
are
representing.
Cambodia
is
a
long
piece
of
fabric
that
is
wrapped
around
the
waist
in
specific
ways.
It
is
cambodia's,
National
garment
and
is
considered
an
important
part
of
the
country's
identity.
The
sample
was
created
in
the
first
century.
Generally
speaking,
some
boats
are
made
from
a
beautiful
piece
of
embroidered
silk.
The
Fabrics
are
normally
dyed
with
which
colors
and
decorated
with
gold
embroiders
many
senpods
are
secured
at
the
waste
pipe
Golden
Belt.
A
Our
last
Model
is
Miss
foong
and
son
Jaden
Dao.
This
film
is
budget
and
finance
specialist
in
DHS.
She
has
representing
Vietnam
in
the
south
region
means
long
skirt.
It
is
a
long
silk
tunic,
with
a
conventional
looking
snug
collar
and
is
buttoned
down.
On
the
left
side,
the
tunic
for
men
falls
to
the
knees
and
the
dress
for
the
woman
falls
below
the
knees
both
are
worn
with
loose
slowing
pants
and
in
the
past,
the
color
of
the
aoya
in
Vietnam
indicated
the
man's
position
in
society.
A
Thank
you
so
very
much.
This
has
been
a
truly
fun
and
very
emotional
project
for
all
of
us,
as
we
share
a
culture
with
you
now.
This
is
such
a
perfect
photo
opportunity
that
I
cannot
let
this
go
by
without
inviting
chair
chairman
of
Mr
Christian,
Dorsey,
Miss,
Marcy,
Foster,
Sergio
Chima
up
to
the
diet,
so
we
can
have
a
combined
photo.
A
A
A
A
A
Second
believe
in
yourself
apply
for
that
promotion
or
go
for
that
certification.
So
many
times
we
feel
we
are
not
qualified
enough.
We
feel
we
don't
speak
English
well
enough
or
we
can't
express
ourselves
as
well
as
the
other
person
but
believe
in
yourself.
You
can
do
it
so
give
yourself
this
opportunity
and
don't
let
yourself
doubt
hold
you
back
now.
How
can
allies,
managers
and
supervisors
provide
opportunities
for
our
Asian
and
bypoc
employees?
A
A
Second,
provide
an
environment
where
employees
can
feel
psychologically
safe
to
express
each
idea
and
opinion
when
individuals
feel
safe
employees
feel
free
enough
to
be
themselves
and
voice
their
thoughts,
be
Innovative
and
collaborate
with
one
another.
This
will
eventually
result
in
better
programs
and
projects
for
Arlington
and
its
residents
and
businesses.
B
B
B
As
long
said
this,
this
month's
theme
is
advancing
leaders
through
opportunity
which
is
relevant
and
timely,
because
I'm
not
sure
how
many
folks
here
know,
but
according
at
least
to
one
non-profit,
which
is
a
pan-Asian
Global,
non-profit
called
the
Ascend
Foundation
Asian
Americans
are
the
least
likely
group
to
be
promoted
or
hired
into
Senior
Management
official
management
roles
or
senior
executive
roles.
This
is
based
on
EEOC
Workforce
data.
B
It's
actually
not
surprising,
if
you
think
of
the
reasons
and
the
first
of
those
is
sort
of
what
I
touched
on
last
year
for
the
same
event,
and
this
perception
that
seems
to
persist
that
Asians
are
foreigners
despite
being
here
for
centuries.
The
second
is
simply
the
demographics
right.
Asians
are
touted
Asian.
Americans
are
consistently
touted
as
having
greater
median
incomes
than
other
groups,
other
racial
groups
and
also
as
among
the
most
educated
among
racial
groups.
B
While
this
is
true
for
many
Asian
subgroups,
as
you
all
know,
the
category
of
Asian
contains
so
many
within
it,
and
it's
not
true
for
all
Asian
subgroups.
In
fact,
there's
some
significant
disparities.
If
you
look
particularly
in
the
in
the
income
area,
and
the
third
is
a
stereotype,
that
seems
to
also
persist
with
Asians,
and
that
can
be
one
of
you
know.
Asians
are
quiet,
they
work
hard,
they're,
not
rule
Breakers,
which
can
lend
itself
then
to
the
assumption
that
Asians
are
not
assertive
and
therefore
lack
leadership.
Skills.
B
So
to
that
I
would
say
a
few
things.
One
I
don't
think
Google
Zoom,
Microsoft,
PepsiCo
MasterCard
would
agree
if
you
look
at
their
current
or
former
CEOs
two,
even
if
that
were
true
for
a
few
Asians,
it
doesn't
necessarily
mean
that
every
Asian
has
that
a
characteristic
in
terms
of
being
silent
or
maybe
not
speaking
up
in
the
same
way,
but
three,
even
if
that
were
true.
B
What's
to
say
that
leadership
style
is
wrong,
simply
because
it's
not
what
we're
used
to
you
know
different
times
and
different
challenges
call
for
different
leadership
styles,
and
in
order
for
us
to
be
best
equipped
to
meet
all
of
our
challenges.
That
would
mean
that
all
times
in
all
places
we
need
all
leadership
styles.
B
So
what
can
we
do
to
get
there
as
managers?
We
need
to
be
open
to
commune
and
communicate
with
the
people
that
report
to
us
and
the
people
we
work
with
about
expressing
what
they
want
to
do.
Where
do
they
see
their
their
career
goals?
What
do
they
want?
What
do
they
want
to
be
doing?
Do
they
want
a
training
opportunity?
Do
they
want
coaching
mentoring?
B
You
know
and
challenge
your
own
assumptions
and
I'll
give
you
a
very
very
quick
example,
and
this
doesn't
have
to
be
based
on
race.
This
one
wasn't
last
year,
I
asked
our
team,
and
you
guys
know
we're
pretty
small
office
is
having
to
ask
a
question
saying
you
know:
how
do
you
guys
like
to
receive
appreciation?
B
I?
Would
try
really
hard
in
our
office
to
always
say
thank
you
to
everyone
that
works
so
hard
on
different
projects
and
I
usually
do
it
privately
and
in
team
meetings,
but
I
happen
to
ask
this
question
and
I
was
amazed
that
from
three
different
people,
I
got
three
different
answers.
Only
one
actually
had
the
same
style
as
me.
So
all
this
time
that
I've
been
saying
all
this
well.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
B
You
know
it
could
have
been
perceived
as
well.
She
really
doesn't
appreciate
anything
I
do
because
she's,
not
you
know,
doing
X,
Y
or
Z.
That's
just
a
small
example.
I
think
we
identify
and
challenge
our
own
assumptions
about
ourselves
about
others
and
invite
them
to
express,
encourage
them
to
express
what
they
want
out
of
work
and
then
make
those
opportunities
available
so
give
those
people
on
your
teams,
opportunities
to
Showcase
or
acquire
those
leadership
skills
as
employees.
B
We
need
to
share
what
we
want
right,
so
we
need
to
also
identify
our
own
assumptions.
The
fact
that
a
manager
is
not
coming
to
you
and
offering
you
something
or
seeing
if
you're
interested
in
a
promotional
opportunity
does
not
mean
that
it's
based
on
race.
It
doesn't
mean
that
they
have
something
against
you.
It
could
simply
be
that
that
manager,
he
you
know
himself
herself
themselves-
is
an
introvert
right,
so
identify
your
own
assumption,
challenge
it
and
then
communicate
in
whatever
way.
B
You
feel
comfortable
with
whether
it's
one-on-one
or
a
team
meeting
go
and
share
what
you'd
like
to
be
doing
what
your
ideas
are,
and
so
with
that
I
will
conclude
my
remarks
and
wish
you
a
very,
very
happy
Asian,
American
Pacific,
oh
gosh,
I
always
screw
this
up
so
close
Asian,
American,
Pacific,
Islander,
Heritage
Month
and
invite
Chris
boardshare
Christian
Garcia
to
come
up.
Thank
you.
C
C
C
This
vital
segment
of
our
community
has
contributed
to
the
prosperity
in
economic
well-being
of
Arlene
in
county
and
whereas
Asian,
Americans
and
Pacific
Islanders
have
brought
with
them
solid
family
values
and
marvelous
Traditions,
which
strengthen
the
very
fabric
of
our
society
and
whereas,
through
their
unquenchable
respect
for
Education
indefatigable
industry
and
persistent
drive
for
excellence.
Asian,
Americans
and
Pacific
Islanders
have
achieved
outstanding
individual
as
well
as
group
success
in
Academia
government
and
in
business.
D
D
Her
name
is
prakirti.
Deoza
C
is
a
business
administrative
specialist
with
Arlington
economic
development,
and
she
has
been
the
county
for
over
three
years
outside
of
her
work
with
Arlington
small
businesses.
C
is
an
active
singer.
Songwriter
in
the
DMB
area,
from
singing
at
NBA
games
to
political
events,
to
solo
Souls
across
the
East
Coast
procreative
voice,
turned
heads
and
brought
communities
together.
D
D
Song
More,
notably,
she
recently
performed
her
first
headline,
so
at
gemin
Java
in
collaboration
with
The
Tender,
Hearts
Foundation,
the
song
c
will
be
performing
for
aha
Proclamation
is
an
original
title.
Everything,
although
not
yet
publicly
released
it
is
the
song
that
promotes
self-love,
serves
as
a
reminder
to
those
who
listen,
that
they
are
everything
they
have
been
looking
for
and
everything
they
need.
E
G
G
G
E
G
E
E
So
this
next
guest
I'm
incredibly
excited
to
bring
on
and
welcome
I'm
gonna
try
to
keep
it
not
personal
for
right
now.
So
this
next
person
is
someone
I've
looked
up
to
my
whole
life.
She
is
a
natural
born
leader,
even
though
I've
only
known
her
like
almost
25
years,
and
she
is
a
driving
force
and
everything
that
she
does
she's
very
passionate
about
service
about
helping
others.
H
H
Coming
to
United
States
with
one
suitcase
I
know
from
personal
experience
how
difficult
it
is
to
get
a
chance
to
advance
in
life
in
the
United
States
I
always
wanted
to
ensure
my
future
consists
of
serving
others
and
providing
access
to
experience.
I
didn't
have
growing
up
so
as
more
Nepalese
American
populated
to
DMV
I
decided
to
take
initiative
and
find
my
way
to
serve.
My
community
I
began
my
journey
of
service
by
volunteering
with
American
Nepali
Society,
one
of
the
oldest
Nepalese
American
non-profit
in
United.
H
As
president
elected
of
the
previously
known
stated,
American
Nepal
Society,
it
was
opportunity
that
I
was
truly
able
to
space
for
younger
individual
for
volunteer,
learn
more
about
Nepal
and
our
culture
and
advance
in
whatever
way
they
want
to
students
from
elementary
schools
to
college
came
through
the
organization
and
volunteered
for
many
events,
some
would
simply
assist
signing
up
people
in
and
in
While.
Others
lead
full-on
project
like
working
with
Inova.
H
In
addition
to
sending
those
and
these
resources
back
home,
we
also
assist
in
implementing
things
like
clean
working,
water,
fountain
and
functioning
bathrooms
for
all
the
children's
and
genders
building
lasting
necessity.
Change
like
at
her
Sydney
Secondary
School.
It's
just
one
example
of
how
we
all
create
accessibility.
H
I
Well,
thank
you
very
much
Miss
batarai
for
the
wonderful
experience
of
immigrations
and
success
good
afternoon.
Ladies
and
gentlemen,
my
name
is
Bing
Wong
and
I'm.
The
compensation
analyst
in
the
human
resource
department
and
it's
now
I
have
the
honor
to
introduce
our
next
performers.
Miss
Sangeeta
puliguela
is
a
deputy
chief
information
security
officers
within
the
department
of
Technology
Services.
She
joins
the
county
at
the
end
of
September
2022
and
comes
to
us
with
extensive
background
in
it.
Sangeetha
brings
varied
experience
from
health,
education,
Federal
and
financial
sectors
spending
approximately
18
years.
I
She
has
the
master
degree
in
electrical
engineering
and
a
second
master
in
MBA.
Sangeetha
has
a
passion
for
supporting
Initiative
for
greater
diversity
and
inclusive
at
the
workplace,
with
help
Empower
co-workers
to
reach
their
full
potential
as
they
thrive
in
their
careers
and
motivated
to
diversity
and
Equity
to
others
within
the
community
and
Beyond.
I
J
J
Can
you
hear
me
yeah
good
afternoon,
everyone
first
of
all
thank
you
to
the
County
Board,
as
well
as
the
county
manager's
office,
for
this
opportunity,
and
thank
you
to
my
department
DTS
for
allowing
me
time
to
participate
through
such
ergs,
truly
truly
appreciate
it.
The
dance
I'm
going
to
perform
today
the
art
form
is
called
bharatanatyam.
This
is
over
2
000
years
old
art
form
around
the
turn
of
20th
century.
J
That's
it.
The
specific
dance
item
that
I
am
performing
today
is
about
Lord
Shiva.
He
is
one
of
the
trinities
of
the
Hindu
gods.
We
have.
The
Trinity
would
stand
for
the
Creator,
the
preserver
and
the
Destroyer
Shiva
is
called
The
Destroyer,
the
destroyer
of
evil
and
everything
negative,
and
this
form
the
devotee
is
explaining
his
appearance.
J
In
the
other
hand
where
in
which
he
is
controlling
the
chaotic,
sounds
that
might
disrupt
this
world,
he
is
also
releasing
his
hair
at
times
that
are
free,
free-flowing
and
at
times
tying
it
in
a
knot
and
allowing
the
water
to
freely
flow
down
to
the
Earth
from
the
heavens.
If
not,
if
he
doesn't
do
that,
the
water
will
come
gushing
down
and
destroy
the
world.
J
The
dance
also
describes
about
how
he
holds
a
hooded,
serpent,
the
Cobra
around
his
neck,
indicating
the
poison
that
he's
controlling
from
spoiling
this
world
and
all
the
goodness
in
it.
The
devotees
are
singing
his
praises
and
dancing
along
with
him
and
even
the
gods,
the
other
two,
the
Creator
and
the
preserver
are
also
dancing
to
his
rhythm
and
his
beloved.
His
wife
is
also
dancing
to
the
tunes
when
the
beautiful
bells
are
ringing
and
very
rhythmically
to
our
ears.
That
is
what
this
dance
stands
for.
J
K
K
K
F
K
K
K
K
A
Thank
you
so
much
Sangeeta,
what
a
lovely
performance
and
storytelling
through
your
art.
Well,
that
was
the
last
performance
of
our
event.
However,
before
we
conclude,
I
do
have
some
upcoming
announcements
for
events
that
we're
having
throughout
the
month
of
May
the
next
one
is
May
18th
we're
having
a
book
discussion
with
co-authors,
constant
and
Kent
Matsumoto
on
their
novel
of
white
ashes.
A
It
is
inspired
by
true
stories
of
authors,
the
author's
parents,
both
of
whom
endured
unbearable
hardship
with
dignity,
while
they
were
in
the
Japanese
internship
camps
during
World
War
II
on
May
23rd,
aed's,
Biz,
launch
team
will
launch
and
organize
aapi
brunch
and
business
honoring
Asian
entrepreneurship
held
at
the
Hyatt,
Regency,
Crystal
City
and
then
finally,
on
May
31st.
We
will
close
out
the
program
and
have
an
event
at
the
Trade
Center.
It
will
be
a
fun
and
festive
and
Loud
event.
A
A
F
A
Many
County
employees
in
the
county
manager
and
County
Board
office
for
facilities
and
Logistics
also
thank
you
to
gurjit
and
our
board
chair
for
attending
and
presenting
this
part
of
the
program.
Thank
you
all
very
much.
We
couldn't
have
done
this
without
you
our
audience.
So
we
appreciate
your
attending
now.
Let's
enjoy
some
food.