Passport DC 2009 - Open Houses at Washington, DC Embassies

Passport DC, an annual celebration of international culture presented by Cultural Tourism DC showcases Washington DC’s embassies and cultural organizations with a wide range of performances, talks, and exhibits. In addition to embassy open houses and events, several Washington, DC museums participate in Passport DC with special programming.

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Dates: April 30 through May 9, 2009

Passport DC Highlights

• Saturday, May 2, 2009, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Embassy Open Houses will showcase embassies from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas, with artists and artisans, performers, lecturers, teachers, and others provide a range of educational and cultural programming designed for people of all ages.
  
  
• Saturday, May 9, 2009, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. International Children’s Festival. The Meridian International Center hosts an interactive and educational fair promoting cultural exchange introducing families to world geography, dress, and traditions. See photos of the 2008 festival
  
  
• Saturday, May 9, 2009, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. European Union Open House. The Embassies of the European Union and the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States will open their doors to the public, offering a rare look at the diverse EU cultures. The event kicks off Europe Week, which continues through May 16.

Getting to the Embassies

All participating Passport DC embassies are located in the NW quadrant of Washington, DC, and most are along three major corridors - Massachusetts Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, and 16th Street. See a map of the embassies. Parking is limited in most of the areas. Free shuttle transportation will be available for open houses. See a guide to all of the embassies in Washington, DC.

Participating Embassies

Australia
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Cape Verde
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ethiopia
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Indonesia
Iraq
Japan
Kazakhstan
Korea
Liberia
Malaysia
Nepal
Nigeria
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Thailand
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Zambia


The complete schedule will be available at www.passportdc.org.