Tiger Ball Raises a Toast to Diversity of Asia Raising $1.2 Million

Spring is here and that means the much awaited Tiger Ball. Over 600 guests in black tie and national dress were greeted by several wishing trees, a tradition throughout Asia, along Southmore, strung with hot pink and red ribbons on March 3, 2018.

Celebrating the Diversity of Asia, the gala evening honored Sylvia and Gordon Quan, longtime Asia Society advocates. The event also recognized Co-Chairs Kathy and Glen Gondo, Helene and Stephen Le, and Sultana and Moez Mangalji, as well as Honorary Chairs The Honorable Theresa Chang and Dr. Peter Chang. The gala raised $1.2 million, well past the fundraising goal.

With a lavish Taj Mahal theme tent with Moorish gates, lanterns, and rugs, guest’s enjoyed cocktails and Chinese performances by Dance of Asian America, who led a procession into the Grand Hall for dinner. A sumptuous Pan-Asian dinner was served throughout the award-winning work of art Asia Society Texas Center building (designed by famed architect Yoshio Taniguchi). After dinner, guests returned to the Chevron Gala Pavilion for a decadent array of desserts and an impromptu hula lesson.

Special guests included: His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Marwar-Jodhpur and his daughter, Princess Shivranjani Rajye, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Phoebe and Bobby Tudor, Nancy Allen, Joni Baird, Rice University president Dr. David W. Leebron and first lady Y. Ping Sun, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, Isla and Tommy Reckling, Andrea and Bill White, Alex and Astley Blair, Lily and Charles Foster, plus many members of the consular corps.

With twelve locations throughout the world, Asia Society is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships amongst people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the West. So mark your calendar, next year’s Tiger Ball is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2019, honoring Phoebe and Bobby Tudor.