Royal Ontario Museum celebrates Chinese and Brazilian cultures at event for housing charity

Decorated with jewels, vibrant colours and feathers, the Royal Ontario Museum transformed on May 4 into a lively showcase for Chinese and Brazilian culture at the inaugural UNMET Gala. Influenced by the backgrounds of co-chairs Krystal Koo and Fernanda Dovigi, the event, presented by Rogers, celebrated diversity, as more than 450 business and philanthropic leaders gathered to support the affordable-housing provider WoodGreen Community Services. Guests were asked to “come as you are,” to reflect their values and heritage. The evening of fashion, food and entertainment collected over $1.5 million for WoodGreen’s UNMET Needs Campaign.

The UnMet gala at the ROM featured Brazilian samba dancers.

Edward and Suzanne Rogers, Krystal Koo and Michael Cooper.

Ben and Jessica Mulroney.

Severine Nackers and David Thomson.

Nicholas Mellamphy and Suzanne Boyd.

Kirk Pickersgill.

Vanessa Mulroney, Trish Tran and Candice Chan.

Raj Kothari and Brigette Chang.

Patrick and Fernanda Dovigi.

Janice Drummond.

Galen Weston Jr. and Alexandra Weston.

Rana and Richard Florida.

Vonna Bitove and Michelle Levy.

Kathy Koch, Teresa Vasilopoulos and Michelle Kerr.

Emmanuelle Gattuso.

Jenna Bitove and Nick Freda.

Jane Hanrahan and Jean-Baptiste Maillard.

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