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JLF@Houston 2018

JLF@Houston Returns to Asia Society Texas Center in Fall 2019

This fall, Asia Society Texas Center is pleased to partner with the producers of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) to present the return of JLF@Houston on September 13–14, 2019.
Connecting through Comedy Aasif Mandvi

Aasif Mandvi Emphasizes the Power of Stories to Break Down Barriers, Connect Communities

In an evening filled with stories and laughter, comedian and actor Aasif Mandvi shared what it was like to grow up in an Indian Muslim immigrant family and how he found himself becoming an early, prominent voice for Indians and Muslims in the American mainstream media.
New Cartographies Navigation Chart

Free Admission in December to Asia Society's Mixed-Media Exhibition "New Cartographies"

Asia Society Texas Center is offering Houstonians a special gift this holiday season: FREE exhibition admission throughout the entire month of December.
Tiger Ball 2019 Kick-off
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2019 Tiger Ball Kicks Off Celebrating Asia Society’s 40th Anniversary in Houston and Honoring Phoebe and Bobby Tudor

The Who’s Who of Houston’s international scene gathered to kick off fundraising on November 8 for the 2019 Tiger Ball, which will celebrate Asia Society’s 40th anniversary in Houston and will pay homage to founding board member Barbara Bush.
Huffington Award 2018
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Asia Society Texas Center Honors Marie and Vijay Goradia with 2018 Huffington Award

Asia Society Texas Center presented its annual Roy M. Huffington Award to Dr. Marie and Mr. Vijay Goradia at The Houstonian on October 23, 2018.
Night Market 2018
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Asia Society's Night Market 2018 Draws Record Crowd as Guests Enjoy New Exhibitions, Beer Garden, Japanese-Style Carnival, and More

Guests and vendors filled Asia Society's lawn and building for Night Market 2018 presented by American First National Bank, whose newly extended hours allowed more time to enjoy a family-friendly Japanese-style carnival and a ticketed beer garden, both new this year.
Women's Leadership Series 2018 Culinary Arts
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Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series Kicks Off 2018-2019 Season with Celebrated Female Asian Chefs

Asia Society Texas Center opened its fourth year of the Bank of America Women's Leadership Series (WLS) with a sold-out "Women in Culinary Arts" panel and luncheon.
Huffington Award Dinner
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Asia Society’s 2018 Huffington Award Dinner Honors Marie and Vijay Goradia

Dr. Marie and Vijay Goradia, who have made significant contributions to and a global difference in the areas of literacy, education, and healthcare in India, are the 2018 recipients of Asia Society Texas Center's Roy M. Huffington Award.
Beihai
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Asia Society Texas Center Opens 'New Cartographies,' a New Mixed-Media Exhibition

Featuring four artists making their ASTC debuts, 'New Cartographies' delves into the unique ways that contemporary artists incorporate maps into their practices to examine globally relevant topics.
Mystical Arts of Tibet 2018
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Tibetan Buddhist Monks Return to Create Sand Mandala Painting, Perform Sacred Music and Dance

For the fourth consecutive year, Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery in southern India returned to Asia Society Texas Center to create a mandala sand painting and perform Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing.