Big celebration - Houston, Tx

As shown on the big screen, Congressman Al Green (left), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (third from right) and other officials congratulate Wea Lee (second from right), CEO of Southern News Group, for organizing Celebrating Diversity and World Peace at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Nov 7. The programs, presented by various ethnic communities in the city and featuring the Heart Voice Disabled People’s Art Troupe, also honored the victory and the veterans of World War II. May Zhou / China Daily

Capriccio - Houston, Tx

Houston pipa virtuoso Wu Changlu performs traditional piece Capriccio at Celebrating Diversity and World Peace on Nov 7 in Houston. Her excellent skill won loud applause from the audience. May Zhou / China Daily

Chinese beauty - Houston, Tx

Ladies from the Huaxing Qipao Performing Team showcase the beauty of the traditional Chinese qipao dress with the Forbidden City as the background at Celebrating Diversity and World Peace on Nov 7 in Houston. May Zhou / China Daily

A thousand hands - Houston, Tx

Heart Voice Disabled People's Art Troupe from China performs Avalokitesvara on Nov 7 at Celebrating Diversity and World Peace on Nov 7 in Houston. The dancers, either hearing or speaking-impaired, performed the dance with the assistance of sign language for perfect timing to achieve the effect of 'a thousand hands of Bodhisattva'. May Zhou / China Daily