4/1: Events DC to Preview Passport DC Talent During the National Cherry Blossom Festival
WHAT: Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of Washington, DC, is offering a preview of its celebrated Passport DC event, showcasing performances from eight cultures and countries.
In its 17th year, Passport DC runs from May 1 through 31 and offers an outstanding array of cultural activities presented at embassy open houses, street festivals, performing arts venues, museums, and special receptions throughout the District.
The Around the World Embassy Tour on May 4 allows participants to travel the world, experiencing food, art, dance and more by visiting non-European Union embassies all day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For a complete list of participating embassies, go to www.eventsdc.com/around-world-embassy-tour, and be part of the conversation using #PassportDC on your favorite social media channels.
Events DC is a proud presenting sponsor of this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
WHERE:
Tidal Basin Welcome Area at the ANA Stage
West Basin Drive SW
WHEN:
Monday, April 1 from 12 to 6 p.m.
12 p.m. - Eurasia with violinist Rafael Javadov
12:50 p.m. - Belize with Poetry
1 p.m. - Indonesia with Angklung Performance
1:40 p.m. - Trinidad and Tobago with Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra
2 p.m. - Ibero American Culture DC with Mexico, Panama and Bolivia
3 p.m. - Azerbaijan with dancer Maryam Najafzada
3:15 p.m. - China with a Chinese Kungfu Demonstration
4 p.m. - Fiesta Asia sneak peek
About Events DC
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for Washington, DC, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the LEED Gold-certified Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, The Fields at RFK, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.eventsdc.com and find us on social media – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Events DC), and Twitter (@TheEventsDC) — and on our hub for on-demand event programming on GATHER by Events DC at www.gatherbyeventsdc.com.
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