National Ballet of Ukraine To Tour in DC
The National Ballet of Ukraine will embark on a 16-city tour, including a performance at the Kennedy Center. This, the
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[Party Pix] Inside Hillwood’s Jewels of the Ocean Gala
Hillwood’s Jewels of the Ocean Gala began with cocktails, followed through to dinner on the Lunar Lawn, and invited guests to be the first to tour the special exhibition Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, with objects of rare and precious materials that highlight the beauty and resources of the oceans.
Read MoreCroatian National Tourist Board Celebrates 25 Years with Embassy Reception
The Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the United States, H.E. Pjer Šimunović, and the Director of the Croatian National Tourist Office for North America, Ms. Leila Krešić-Jurić, hosted a reception celebrating 25 years of the Croatian National Tourist Board in the United States
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House of Sweden Debuts New Exhibit on AI In Real Life
Artificial Intelligence in Real Life: How Sweden in Putting AI to Good Use is an “intellectual and evaluative journey” with myriad impacts on society that highlights some of the latest Swedish innovations that are using AI.
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A Taste of Iceland’s Upcoming DesignMarch in DC
In advance of this year’s DesignMarch, one of last year’s most popular and creative design programs —#PizzaTime — stopped into the Icelandic Ambassador’s Residence to make freshly felted wool “pizzas” made from leftovers from the Icelandic textile industry.
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Panama, Barbados Take Top Honors at 14th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge
The 14th annual Embassy Chef Challenge took place at Union Station, coinciding with the State of the Union at the Capitol just steps away.
Guests traveled the world with their taste buds, enjoying unique flavors and cultural performances as over 20 embassy chefs tried to win their votes in some friendly competition.
Read MoreWorld Culture Festival Brings Record Crowds to Int’l Performances on National Mall
A historic three-day gathering brought unprecedented crowds to the National Mall last weekend as the Art of Living Foundation’s World Culture Festival brought hundreds of thousands to experience a weekend of wellness, culture, and performance.
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Oh La La! 5 Top DC Places to Fête French National Day
On July 14th each year, francophiles around the world now celebrate all things French — and you can, too! Here in the District, there are plenty of places to recognize outstanding French cuisine and culture.
Read MoreHouse of Sweden Hosts Santa Lucia Festival with Diplomacy
As guests greeted, enjoyed carols, and nibbled from beautiful tablescapes of edible sweets at the House of Sweden’s Lucia Holiday Celebration, Ambassador Olofsdotter reminded all in attendance that the evening was made possible by diplomacy, cooperation, and shared values.
Read MoreChina, Philippines Take Top Honors at 13th Embassy Chef Challenge
At the 13th Embassy Chef Challenge, guests traveled the world with their taste buds, enjoying unique flavors and cultural performances as over 40 embassy chefs tried to win their votes in some friendly competition.
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