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
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)