The ongoing conflict in the Middle East – and a moment of silence for innocent victims of war – set the tone for the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce’s 15th annual Iftar earlier this month. A Greek Independence Day reception was hosted at The Center for Hellenic Studies on March 25.
A priceless manuscript that survived the Spanish Inquisition, the Nazi invasion of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian civil war of 1992-95 was the focus of a special Passover celebration last week on Capitol Hill.
With the Winter Games wrapping up in Milan and some 5 billion viewers watching the Olympics this month, diplomats and corporate leaders alike still have time to plan their next major engagement on the global sports stage: the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Seventy foreign embassies and cultural organizations in DC participated in the 12th edition of Winternational, hosted by the World Trade Center Washington to showcase cultural traditions and tourism from around the globe.
The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) used its 2025 gala—which began as an awards ceremony— as a compelling call to action for strengthening diplomatic efforts in support of human rights worldwide.
Last month, the Embassy of Timor-Leste celebrated the nation’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). After years of negotiations towards securing its official recognition as the 11th member of the regional bloc, the country’s government announced its pledge towards “peace, prosperity and unity in Southeast Asia” on Oct. 26.
For the 57th year, leaders from Embassy Row, Capitol Hill, media, business and other spheres of D.C. gathered at the historic Meridian House on Oct. 24 for the Meridian Ball, which provides an annual respite from the politics that often divide Washington.
Vladyslav, a combat lifesaver in the Ukrainian Army whose call sign is “Savage,” was completely drained after two years of constant bloodshed.
The must-visit new National Museum of Women in the Arts exhibition. “Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600-1750” reinvigorates our understanding of a well-known era, adding new names, artistic practices and stories to the conversation and ultimately upending the art history canon.
On Oct. 3, the Bulgarian Embassy hosted a dynamic showcase of youth talent by the Washington International Young Artists Music Series (WIYAMS). Partnering with the Bulgarian Music Society, ten musicians performed a variety of classical pieces on piano, violin, vocals and more.
Sunita Williams and three other NASA crew members of Expedition 72—known for their impromptu nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station—received a warm welcome Sept. 17 by the Embassy of Slovenia and the Space Foundation in Washington DC.
Thirty-four foreign embassies in the nation’s capital showcased their cuisines at EventsDC’s annual Embassy Chef Challenge on July 10. The Embassy of Egypt celebrated its national day on July 22.
Diplomats and the creative industries collided in Washington last month for Meridian International Center’s fifth edition of its signature cultural diplomacy event, Culturefix. The embassies of Djibouti and Burundi celebrated their independence days.
Whether you’re familiar with her story or just getting to know her for the first time, you’re in for a real treat with the museum’s “From Exile to Avant-Garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley.” This show delves deeply into the relationships, revolutions and fashions that shaped Paley, a woman who seemed to be at the nexus of the most intriguing people and events of the last century.
It’s not every day a politician becomes a diplomat, and then decides to switch careers entirely and reinvent herself as an artist. But that’s the path Moldova’s Cristina Balan has chosen, and she doesn’t regret it for a minute.
Theatre Washington rolled out the red carpet on May 19 for the annual Helen Hayes Awards. Now in its 41st year, the event recognizes the achievements of professional theatre and theatre-makers in Washington, and celebrates the city’s vibrant performing arts community.
