Los Angeles County Asian American Employees Association

Three dancers from Khmer Arts Academy perform folk dances called "Blessing" during a performance at the stage in the reception honoring Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas at Empress Pavilion Restaurant, Los Angeles, California, on January 29, 2009.

Attendees enjoyed a beautiful folk and dynamic dance performances.

Performers from East Wind Lion Dance Troupe invite Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on the stage to perform a lion dance with them during the reception on Jan. 29, 2009. Chinese people all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year of Ox at this week. Attendees enjoyed a beautiful folk and dynamic lion dance performances during the reception at Empress Pavilion Restaurant, Los Angeles, California, on January 29, 2009.

Performers from IMAGE Pinoy Dance Troupe of Los Angeles invite Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and his wife to taste a speical Filipino dance called "Tinikling" on the stage at the reception in the Empress Pavilion Restaurant, Los Angeles, California, on January 29, 2009. Attendees enjoyed a beautiful folk and dynamic lion dance performances.

Four performers from IMAGE Pinoy Dance Troupe of Los Angeles performed a dance called "Carinosa" on the stage at the reception honoring Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on Jan. 29, 2009. Attendees enjoyed a beautiful folk and dynamic lion dance performances.

Performers from East Wind Lion Dance Troupe perform at the end of the famous traditional Lion Dance during the reception honoring Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on Jan. 29, 2009. Chinese people all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year of Ox at this week. Attendees enjoyed a beautiful folk and dynamic lion dance performances. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas actively participated in welcoming in the "Year of the Ox."

The Banner Says: Wish You Happy New Year!