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Do what the Romans...

uh, Mongols...do (first and second left): performing the traditional guest-receiving rituals. The Mongolians welcome their guests by presenting them with a white sash to hang around the neck. The guests would then be handed a silver bowl of Mongolian liquor. They would dip their fingers in it and wipe some on the forehead. Then they would dip their fingers back for a second time - this time they would disperse the liquor in the air.
Do what the Romans (right two)... uh, Mongols do (Part II): karaoke singing and dancing (apparently inspired by the mayor's leadership role in singing, Shawn somehow found himself bravely leading the train dancing troop - well, can't let your hosts down, can you?)
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Mayor's dinner reception
Mayor's dinner reception
Fran Burke, Mayor Wang, Nancy and a singer in Mongolian costume
Fran Burke, Mayor Wang, Nancy and a singer in Mongolian costume
Mayor Wang and Shawn toasting with traditional china liquor cups (shaped like wine glasses by much smaller)
Mayor Wang and Shawn toasting with traditional china liquor cups (shaped like wine glasses by much smaller)