gala
adj.
festive, showy
n.
festivity, rejoicing; festive celebration
GALA
The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) is an international
non-profit association that encourages local communications as an indispensable component to a global strategy.GALA was created in April 2002 by 15 localization companies from 12 countries on 4 continents.In five years, the GALA membership grew to almost 250 member companies from 45 countries.90% of GALA’s membership is made up of language service providers while the remaining 10% consists of tools providers and other industry related providers (industry publications, research firms, education/workshop providers)GALA and its members support enterprises in making
globalization and localization a sophisticated and integral part of their global strategies.GALA is run by a five-member volunteer Board of Directors elected to two-year terms by the membership. GALA's day-to-day affairs are managed through the association's Development Manager and its Membership & Administrative Coordinator. GALA supports major industry conferences and exhibitions, facilitates regional roundtable discussions and provides numerous benefits for its membership such as networking events, a collaborative industry promotion effort, a career services center, group marketing opportunities and professional development workshops.
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Gala
gala
Noun
1. a gay festivity
(synonym) gala affair, jamboree, blowout
(hypernym) celebration, festivity
Adjective
1. offering fun and gaiety; "a gala ball after the inauguration"; "a festive (or festal) occasion"; "gay and exciting night life"; "a merry evening"
(synonym) gala(a), gay, festal, festive, merry
(similar) joyous
Gala (die)
n.
gala, festivity, rejoicing; festive celebration
gala (m)
n.
gala, festivity; official reception