DALLAS – The DFW International alliance hosted its annual multi cultural dinner with 23 serving mayors in attendance. The event attracted hundreds of residents of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex from multi racial ethnic origins.
Guests were entertained by Mariachi los Reyes de Dallas just as the parade of Nations commenced. Cathey Sparks gave a great rendition of the American National anthem while mayor Carrie Gordon took charge as the MC for the evening. The Burundian drummers also entertained with a drum and dance session.
The Dinner was characterised by meals from Asia, Mediterranean, East Africa and the Caribbean. Texas senator Royce West was the keynote speaker. The executive of DFW Alliance; Anne Marie Weiss-Armush explained the objectives and significance of the dinner event and thanked all for their support and participation.
DFW International alliance is the portal to international North Texas, a region in which 44% of the residents are New American of first or second generation. It’s a network of over 1,600 internationally focused organizations in the Dallas fort worth metroplex that embodies the cultural and economic vibrancy of the global community.
Documentary by Tosan Aduayi, Chibuzor Okonta and Adaora Okafor for Trendy Africa Magazine and Trendy Africa Television.
Trendy Africa Media is an official Media sponsor to DFW Alliance International Since 2008
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