I was hosting an important contingent from the Far East. I knew they held a curiosity for the
diversity of Pittsburghs neighborhoods. I decided to organize the social aspects of the visit
around that theme. At Tournesol, I was able to find welcome gifts that covered the range of influence,
from European to East Asian to African. The quality and depth of the gifts immediately set a tone for
the visit and, I believe, helped to open new avenues of opportunity.