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Winternational

This annual international extravaganza in Washington, DC connects the public with the vibrant culture, food, travel and tourism of various countries around the world. Hosted by the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC), this festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts, as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Free and open to the public, guests can travel the world and do some holiday shopping—all during the lunch hour!

Embassy Chef Challenge

This annual Washington, DC event allows visitors to sample authentic cuisines from nearly 40 countries in a single day. Private chefs from across the nation’s capital gather at the Ronald Reagan Building to prepare their favorite dishes. A panel of culinary experts judge the dishes based on presentation, taste and how well the chef’s represent their countries.

 PassportDC

PassportDC is a month-long journey around the world highlighting DC’s thriving international diplomatic community and its lively and varied culture. For the last ten years the program has been celebrated annually in May, which is International Cultural Awareness Month in Washington. Passport DC is 31 days of programming by 70 embassies and more than 40 of DC’s very best cultural institutions. In 2016, more than 235,000 people enjoyed the popular embassy open houses, street festivals, performances, exhibitions, workshops, and more

Around the World Embassy Tour

Participants travel the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations, and manufactured goods from different countries. More than 40 embassies opened their doors to visitors over the years, allowing guests to pet alpacas, play with robots, learn indigenous dances, and more!

Cherry Blossom Festival-

One of Washington’s most successful annual events is the legendary Cherry Blossom Festival. Cultural TourismDC presented a special afternoon featuring performing artists from seven embassies.

 International Cultural Evening

Du Plain produced and coordinated the first-ever International Cultural Evening at the National Press Club, which featured dancers, singers, music from around the world—from Calypso to traditional Indian dance. Du Plain recruited Ambassadors and performers; liaised to production manager facilitated introductions and providing guidance to performing organizations, created official printed program, administered seating arrangements and supervised journalists covering show

Women Making History Awards

The Women Making History Awards recognizes and honors a select group of women who have made a significant contribution to their field and serve as an inspiration to women everywhere. Past honorees have included Former First Lady Laura Bush, Former NPR Host Diane Rehm, Poet Dr. Maya Angelou, Photographer Annie Leibovitz and Opera Singer Denyce Graves. Such luminaries as Academy-Award Winning actress Meryl Streep and trailblazing Astronaut Sally Ride have been early supporters of the Museum.

Centennial Suffragist Celebration

100th Anniversary of the 1913 Suffrage March, led by Alice Paul, which galvanized unprecedented national support for women’s voting rights.

 Jeremiah Theatricals

Esther, Sweet Esther- Du Plain handled the public relations and promotion of Esther, Sweet Esther, a musical based on the Book of Esther, which celebrates in comedic-dramatic-operatic style, the life of Esther– the beautiful Jewish maiden, who courageously risks her life for the safety of her people. A romantic biblical story with the cast of 12 talented performers, including many Broadway, National and International Tour actors.