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.
Hosted by EventsDC, the Around the World Embassy Tour is one of the premier events of PassportDC, a month-long celebration showcasing the city’s diplomatic community and vibrant international culture. Visitors received a souvenir passport and collected stamps at each stop, where embassies offered a variety of cultural experiences, including live performances, fashion shows, traditional cuisine, art exhibits, shopping and more.
The Phillips Collection’s latest special exhibition offers an immersive and deeply satisfying look at the work and legacy of Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha. “Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line” surveys his entire career, with over 100 works from the Mucha Trust Collection on display.
An assortment of cultural programming emerged in the nation’s capital during the month of February. Check out our latest Diplomatic Spotlight featuring everything from Washington’s new ambassadors to the kickoff of PassportDC.
Foreign embassies around the nation’s capital welcomed the second Trump administration into office with a series of celebrations leading up to the inauguration of the 47th president on Jan. 20.
A career diplomat, an advocate of Tunisian-U.S. relations, and a champion for women’s freedoms in her country; this is the resume of Hanène Tajouri Bessassi and she was recently named the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Ambassador of the Year.
Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk and his wife Liis were honorary patrons at Choral Arts Society of Washington’s annual holiday concert and gala on Dec. 16.
On a cold, blustery day, the Winternational Embassy Showcase returned to Washington for its 11th annual celebration of culture, customs and economic trade among nations.
Lively music and an expansive feast of international cuisines marked Washington Educational and Cultural Attaché Association’s second annual DC Diplomatic Day of Kindness on Nov. 22. This year’s event honored the International Student House of Washington, DC (ISH-DC), which received WECAA’s 2024 Kindness Award for their efforts in unity and cultural exchange through their residential program.
Côte d’Ivoire’s tourism and investment conference was celebrated with fanfare as senior officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in Washington, and leadership from the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Leisure, highlighted the West African nation’s growing prominence as a travel destination. Director General of the Tourism and Hotel Industry, Dr. Klo Fagama, represented the Minister of Tourism and Leisure, Siandou Fofana, at a reception and panel discussion held on Nov. 14 at the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire.
A few ambassadors offered their thoughts on collaborative investment for growth at the Meridian International Center’s Shaping Geopolitical Futures Summit on the morning of Oct. 18. Later that evening, more than a few ambassadors offered up their residences and embassies for the Meridian International Center’s popular annual ball so that revelers could take a break from the heavy talk that dominates Washington, D.C.
Sweden’s Jan Eliasson is one of the most skilled and respected diplomats of his generation. He soared through the ranks of Swedish diplomacy, from advising prime ministers and foreign ministers, to becoming Sweden’s ambassador to the United Nations, ambassador to the United States and serving as his country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Hirshhorn’s new 50th-anniversary celebration rethinks and revitalizes the museum’s permanent collection in a dizzying, must-see show.
The 7th Annual District Cup took place on the National Mall on June 15, drawing more than 1,000 guests including 30 representatives from Washington-based embassies.
The annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala celebrates the stories of families that have struggled with maternal health risks, while raising $1.4 million for their programs.
