We had the distinct honor of performing at the U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Federal Courthouse in Portland last Thursday. We welcomed 56 new citizens to the U.S. the only way we know how – by singing in as many languages as possible during an acoustic performance right inside the courtroom! The new citizens came from 21 different countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, South Korea, Vietnam, Israel, Somalia, Ethiopia, China, Ukraine, the Philippines, Taiwan, Cambodia, Russia, Mexico, Chile, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Laos, Dominica, and Poland. Here are a few photos from that very special morning, courtesy of the talented Kevin McGee Photography.

Thomas Lauderdale - Pink Martini - U.S. Naturalization Ceremony

Anthony Jones - Pink Martini - U.S. Naturalization Ceremony

China Forbes and Thomas Lauderdale - Pink Martini

Pink Martini at U.S. Naturalization Ceremony - Portland, OR

Gavin Bondy - Pink Martini

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony - Portland, OR

Thomas Lauderdale - China Forbes - Pink Martini

Phil Baker - Anthony Jones - Timothy Nishimoto

Thomas Lauderdale - Pink Martini - Portland, OR

Pink Martini U.S. Naturalization Ceremony | Portland, OR

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony | Portland, OR

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony | Portland, OR

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony | Portland, OR

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony, Portland, OR

Pink Martini Performs at U.S. Naturalization Ceremony, Portland, OR