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Around The World Embassy Tour Kicks Off Passport DC

The Huffington Post  |  Posted: 05/04/2012 4:51 pm

Royal Thai Embassy
The Royal Thai Embassy is one of forty participating embassies in the Around the World Embassy Tour.

WASHINGTON -- Passport DC begins this weekend with the Around the World Embassy Tour. More than 40 embassies will open their doors for tours, food, dancing, classes and more, all with the express purpose of trying to get you to visit their country. Think of it as one big, not very pushy time-share pitch.

Interested parties will travel throughout Northwest D.C.'s diplomatic quarters, popping in and out of each embassy free of charge.

For a full list of participating embassies and what most embassies are offering, visit the Cultural Tourism site.

Check out the slideshow below to find out what last year's Around The World Embassy Tour looked like.

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  • Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

    The <a href="http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/12847" target="_hplink">Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela</a> is one of 40 participating embassies. The Embassy will offer a guided tour of the ambassador's residence on Massachusetts Avenue, Venezuelan tradition food, games, video displays, exhibition, Venezuelan music and tourist material of the country.

  • Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil

    The Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil on Massachusetts Avenue is one of <a href="http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/12245" target="_hplink">40 participating embassies</a>.

  • Royal Thai Embassy

    The <a href="http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/13176" target="_hplink">Royal Thai Embassy</a> in Georgetown is one of 40 participating embassies. This year the embassy will feature authentic Thai food, Muay Thai demonstrations (Thai martial arts/kickboxing), and Thai dances and musical performances.

  • Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago

    The Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago on Massachusetts Avenue is one of <a href="http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/12245" target="_hplink">40 participating embassies</a>.

  • Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia

    The Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia, in the Walsh-McLean mansion on Massachusetts Avenue is one of <a href="http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/12245" target="_hplink">40 participating embassies</a>.

  • Embassy of Kazakhstan

    The <a href="http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/13184" target="_hplink">Embassy of Kazakhstan</a> on 16th Street NW is one of 40 participating embassies.

  • Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago

    The Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago is one of <a href="http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/12245" target="_hplink">40 participating embassies</a>.

  • Embassy of Rwanda

    The <a href="http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/13012" target="_hplink">Embassy of Rwanda</a> on New Hampshire Avenue is one of 40 participating embassies. This year the embassy will showcase music and dance performances by traditional dance troupes from Rwanda, screen a documentary film about life in Rwanda, serve authentic Bourbon coffee and finger food.

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