Embassy of Panama

The Embassy of Panama in Washington, DC, executes the foreign policy goals of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama in the United States, as well as promotes Panama's culture, tourism, economy and education to the American people. In addition to an impressive art collection comprised of works by several famous Panamanian artists, the embassy and residence participates in numerous local cultural events.  Last year, the embassy opened its doors for Around the World Embassy Tour, sponsored one of the Panama's top chefs in Embassy Chef Challenge, welcomed children to the International Children's Festival and highlighted its culture during Winternational. Later this month, the embassy will participate in the local celebration of World Youth Day Panama, hosting a booth at the January 26 "Panama in the Capital" event. Learn more about the embassy and Panama here here.   

Sussmann Violin, Neubauer Viola,
and Finckel Cello

The second in a series of concerts that brings a taste of Vienna, Austria, to Vienna, Virginia, is this Friday, January 11, at 7:30 pm in The Barns at Wolf Trap. Hear three chamber masterworks played by violinist Arnaud Sussmann, violist Paul Neubauer, and cellist David Finckel, as they bring their expertise to compositions by Beethoven, Dohnányi, and Mozart. Enjoy the string trio's music and meet the three artists at a dessert reception following the performance. Purchase your tickets now for this extraordinary concert. 

Hill Center Galleries:
Regional Juried Exhibition

The Hill Center Galleries presents its 2019 Regional Juried Exhibition. The work of more than 80 artists was chosen by juror Caitlin Berry, Fine Arts Dealer and Director at Hemphill Fine Arts in Washington, DC. The juried exhibition runs from January 10 to March 3. An opening reception with Berry and the artists is Wednesday, January 16, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The Washington Navy Yard
and the Civil War

On Thursday, January 17, join historian Tom Frezza as he discusses the Civil War history of the Washington Navy Yard in the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum. The Washington Navy Yard has a rich history that began in 1798 and continues to the present. During the American Civil War, the Navy Yard was an integral part of the defense of Washington. Come and learn about the history of one of the best kept secrets of Washington, DC. The pay-what-you-please presentation begins at 6:00 pm.

Get Ready For 
Passport DC 2019!

Cultural Tourism DC will produce the 12th anniversary of Passport DC this spring. The annual festival that commemorates "International Cultural Awareness Month" in the District of Columbia runs from May 1-31 and offers a wide array of cultural activities presented at embassy open houses, street festivals, and performing arts organizations throughout DC.

A signature event during Passport DC is the Around the World Embassy Tour (AWET). On Saturday, May 4, from 10 am to 4 pm, embassies will host open houses and share their culture, cuisine and more during AWET.

The Embassy of Brazil is the first embassy to register for AWET 2019. Over the years, this embassy has received and helped thousands of people learn about Brazil – its cuisine, arts, heritage, and economy. Mark your calendars now and plan to visit the Brazilian Embassy and many other embassies during the Around the World Embassy Tour on May 4, 2019.

Events DC is the presenting sponsor of Passport DC 2019. Other sponsors include Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington DC Economic Partnership and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for 2019's Passport DC and/or Around the World Embassy Tour. Please review the sponsor benefits and contact Cultural Tourism DC to get a package that meets your organization's goals. For more information, call 202-661-7581 or visit www.CulturalTourismDC.org.