Our first Children's Culture Connection event, “Destination: CHINA,” was a huge success!                                                                Held October 23, 2005 at Azia restaurant in Minneapolis, "Destination: CHINA" raised                                                                        over $4,000 for Half the Sky Foundation.  Scroll down to see more!

After lunch, Dina Fesler presented a fashion show featuring designs inspired by each of the five regions in China. 

Front row seats went to the guests of honor!

-Download the complete "Destination: CHINA" slideshow by TK Studios

TESTIMONIALS:

"The Fashion Show Fundraiser was a fabulous event!   My 10 year old and 7 year old were awestruck by the REAL FASHION MODELS and spent most of their time peering through the curtain at them.  It was a great change of pace for me to be at a gathering that was geared to adults as well.   I enjoyed the food, the beautifully displayed auction items, and particularly appreciated your amazing fashions.   It was clear that hours and hours of work went into the invitations, the booklets, the fashions, the auction items – every little detail.   The diverse group of fashion models were wonderful – totally gorgeous in all their different sizes and skin tones and very kind to the admiring gaggle of kids.    Thank you for bringing a touch of glamour to FCC and thank you for raising $4000 for Half the Sky Foundation.   I can’t wait to see what your next production will be."

-Karen H.

"I have been wanting to tell you HOW FABULOUS your event was!!!!!!! It was an incredible day. Still, we talk about it. My mother and I spent $200 on the silent auction so we feel good about that and hope you made some $ for HTS!!!"

-Jill G.

"Thanks so much for the fantastic fundraiser/fashion show Sunday.  I really enjoyed it and was so impressed with the event at every level.  My own girls haven't developed much interest in fashion, but they enjoyed the unique experience and all the special details.  Having worked on many FCC parties I hardly dare to imagine all the hours of work that went into this marvelous event.  Congratulations on your great success." 

 -Martha K.

"I love the personalized passport you mailed to my husband and me!!!  I just want to tell you how beautiful they are: wrapped in Chinese newspaper, with maps of China and itinerary, etc.  I love the idea of traveling to five cities in China to taste and see the food and items!  The professional fashion show of Chinese inspired fashion designs was fabulous!  Your creativity really makes this event a very unique way to share Chinese culture with adopted Chinese children."

-Echo H.

"I just wanted to say what a wonderful time we had today!  The event was fabulous; the food was great, it was a fresh and fun silent auction and your fashions were just beautiful.  You did a magnificent job and my girls had fun collecting the stamps in their passports and little gifts at each region. Thanks for a memorable day!"

-Mary S.

"We had a delightful time. The clothes were beautiful, the displays artful and informative. We left with a new appreciation and understanding of Chinese culture."

-Cathy R.

"We had a wonderful time at the Sunday Fashion Show/Fundraiser. My girls were mesmerized by the models! They have done various modeling jobs for Target and Best Buy and others, so this was especially fun for the to see real models at work. "

-Pat B.

"We thought it was a very successful event today! It was so nice to see all those happy little girls and the fashion show was beautiful! Thanks again for inviting us!"

-Qing & Eric

"Congratulations on a wonderful event! I hope it was successful for you. Don't hesitate to call on me next time for a contribution. "

-Barbara D.

"The fashion show for Half the Sky was awesome!"

-Lisa G.