Honoring Former U.S. Secretary of State George P. Shultz
George P. Shultz

The New Silk Road Award for 2006 will be presented at Asia Night by the California-Asia Business Council to former U.S. Secretary of State George P. Shultz on Thursday evening, June 8, 2006. Presentation of this prestigious annual award will cap a festive evening in which you and your guests will savor the arts, tastes, flavors and sounds of Asia -- infused with California influences -- and celebrate California's growing commercial and cultural ties with Asia.

Browse Asian treasures, fine restaurants, hotels and spas at our silent auction and let us transform your evening into an Asian holiday. Don't hesitate to wear your own Asian fashions, or cocktail attire if you prefer.

Asia Night 2006 Program

6:00 p.m.

Hosted Reception, Amusements, Silent Auction, Business Networking

7:30 p.m.

Presentation of the New Silk Road Award to Former U.S. Secretary of State George P. Shultz

8:00 p.m.

Asia-fusion dinner created by the chefs of the Four Seasons

9:15 p.m.

Live  Auction and Raffle of Asian Travel & Treasures (auction conducted by Dessa Goddard of Bonhams & Butterfield)

For registration, see the e-invitation.