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By the 1930s, Shanghai had become a bustling metropolis. People called it "the Paris of Asia." On Nov. 1, guests of the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project were invited to relive the city's splendor at a fundraising gala at the Santa Clara Marriott. The 400 guests in traditional Chinese silk jackets and dresses enjoyed a night of Chinese music, art performances and cuisine.
The Chinese Historical and Cultural Project was established in 1987 to reconstruct Ng Shing Gung—a Chinese temple of five gods—at the San Jose Historical Museum. It hosts an annual gala to raise funds to promote Chinese history and culture in the Santa Clara Valley.
Cupertino City Councilman Patrick Kwok was co-chairman of this year's event.
Three individuals and two groups were recognized at the gala.
Cupertino Mayor Michael Chang received the historical legacy award for promoting Asian American history and activities.
Fred Chan, chairman of ESS Technology, received the business-leadership award for supporting the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project and other organizations in Silicon Valley. Chan recently donated a $325,000 aquarium to Cupertino's new library.
Tally Liu, Knight Rider's vice president of internal audit, was another recipient of the business-leadership award.
Chi Am Circle, a nonprofit Chinese American women's organization, received a community service award for organizing different programs for youths and seniors. The dynasty award went to the family of Lawrence Chu, owner of Chef Chu's in Los Altos, for the family's philanthropic deeds.
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Photograph by Emilio Banuelos