Passport DC 2009 – Embassy Open House, Washington DC

Passport DC 2009 – Embassy Open House, Washington DC – Part 1

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Cultural Tourism DC (CTdc) strengthens the image and economy of Washington, DC, neighborhood by neighborhood, by linking more than 200 DC cultural and neighborhood organizations with partners in tourism, hospitality, government, and business.

CTdc offers an innovative model for maximizing the economic impact of cultural tourism in urban neighborhoods and helps residents and tourists discover and experience Washington’s authentic arts and culture.

A world capital as well as a national capital, Washington, DC boasts more than 175 foreign embassies, residences, chanceries, and diplomatic missions. With Passport DC you can explore many of these exciting institutions in just one day.

Wander the halls and let your imagination leap across the globe as you visit more than 30 embassies on Saturday, May 2, 2009. While youre there, take note of events offered throughout the year so you can revisit your favorite countries!

Cultural Tourism DC provided free shuttles on May 2 from 10 am – 4 pm. Three shuttles leave from 1900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (Dupont Circle) and will loop Massachusetts Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, and lower New Hampshire Avenue.

Participating Embassies
Australia
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Cape Verde
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ethiopia
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Indonesia
Iraq
Japan
Kazakhstan
Korea
Liberia
Malaysia
Nepal
Nigeria
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Thailand
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Zambia

Hospitality Lounges

MHz Networks and Cultural Tourism DC have joined together to promote the mission of global understanding and world perspective during Passport DC 2009.

MHz Networks will have two tented lounge areas along the visitor route on Saturday, May 2 where participants can stop to take a rest, cool down, learn more about MHz Networks programming in DC, and pick up some freebie items and special offers from MHz Networks.

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3 Responses to “Passport DC 2009 – Embassy Open House, Washington DC – Part 1”

Khultan on March 7th, 2010 at 3:15 am

I have a friend who …
I have a friend who was born in Kazakstan and recently became a United States citizen but when my friend wanted to also maintain a passport from the birth country was not only denied by a representative of the U.S. embassy but was treated very, very offensively. Is this typical?!?
OurTripVideos on March 7th, 2010 at 3:15 am

thanks.
thanks.
tekdahal on March 7th, 2010 at 3:15 am

awesome
awesome

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