Michelle Obama hosts the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards (13 images)

First Lady Michelle Obama greets members of the Mariachi Masters Apprentice group program during the 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards in the East Room at the White House in Washington, November 19, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

First Lady Michelle Obama waits on stage during the 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards in the East Room at the White House in Washington, November 19, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

First lady Michelle Obama hugs a member of the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program, from San Fernando, CA., during the 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards in the East Room at the White House in Washington, November 19, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

First Lady Michelle Obama greets Lianyun Wu as she awards an International Spotlight Award to The 100 Dong Songs Program of China, during the 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards in the East Room at the White House in Washington, November 19, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch