May 23, 2016

Asia Now’s ‘Bollywood Experience’ Features Lamp and Sword Dance

Left: Kriti Dance. Right, top: Lily Yee, Eileen Yeung, Dr. Claudia Brown, Doris Ong. Right, bottom: Alice Meyer, Bob Croft, Dr. Janet Baker, Carol and Larry Brecker

Asia Now 2016, the annual fundraising gala of the Asian Arts Council, was held at Chateau Luxe on April 9. The theme was “The Bollywood Experience.” The event featured the influence of Bollywood through the venue’s décor and by the mesmerizing Lamp and Sword dance performance by Kriti Dance. Caught up in the spirit, guests joined the dancing, Bollywood style. The evening’s cuisine also was inspired by Bollywood.

In attendance were many Phoenix Art Museum administrators including the Sybil Harrington Director Amada Cruz, Selig Family Chief Curator Gilbert Vicario, Deputy Director Advancement Kirsten Johansen, Dr. Claudia Brown and Dr. Janet Baker, along with several trustees of the museum. Consul General of India Ambassador Ashok, who came from San Francisco, spoke about how the Bollywood spirit is interwoven in art and culture throughout the world. The local Indian-American community was well-represented in support of the museum and the ambassador’s presence.

PHOTOS COURTESY ASIA NOW