Tajikistan marked 35 years of independence on Sept. 9 with an evening reception at the Hilton Garden Inn in Washington. Tajik Ambassador Zavqi Zavqizoda welcomed fellow diplomats, statesmen, US officials and members of the Tajik community.
Annie Leatherman
Washington’s diplomatic community gathered for a series of notable events in the past month. The Institute for Education hosted its annual summer social at Congressional Country Club, with a book talk by Kiyomi Buker; the Embassy of Monaco celebrated Princess Grace with a special dedication at the Smithsonian Gardens; Meridian International Center welcomed 14 new ambassadors to town; and the Embassy of Switzerland hosted its annual Soirée Suisse.
Nordic diplomacy took a culinary turn in Washington as chefs from Finland, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland competed in the Great Nordic Cook-Off, showcasing regional ingredients, traditions and creativity. The Faroe Islands took home the top prize with a menu praised for its storytelling and presentation.
