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"Around the World Open House" Embassy Visits

May 17

Sat 11:45 AM

Location: Near Dupont Circle

1900 Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington, DC 20007

Who attended?: It's estimated that 22 people attended.

Who organized?: Jean

“ We will meet at the shuttle bus stop. I will send out an email when closer to the event with my cell phone number. ”

We will meet at ~11:45am at 1900 Massachusetts Avenue NW, to catch one of the shuttle buses, which are running free for this event, around Noon.

The plan is to visit the following open embassies along Massachusetts Ave (via the "Green Line" shuttle buses; see map below):

Embassy of India
Embassy of South Korea
Embassy of Indonesia
Embassy of China (walk over to Connecticut Ave shuttle)
Embassy of Japan (waiting list; reservations full at this time)
Embassy of Australia (time-permitting, on our way to the Asia Festival)

After the embassy open house tour, if of interest, please join our group for the Asia Heritage Street Festival (see other event posting). We will walk/bike over to downtown (Pennsylvania Ave at 4th Ave) around 3pm.

If folks would like to bring a bicycle or rollerblades to make the trek even more fun, let me know or indicate in your RSVP. Hopefully it will be a beautiful day for being outdoors.

Around the World Open House

Cultural Tourism DC will provide free shuttles on May 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. Three shuttles will leave from 1900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (Dupont Circle) and will loop Massachusetts Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, and 16th Street:

Map of Open House Embassies

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Location: 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Admission: Free
More info: www.embassyofindonesia.org

Take a guided tour of this historic building, once known as the Walsh Mansion, a private residence built at the turn of the 20th century. Cultural artifacts from Indonesia and a short movie about the country will also be shown.

Embassy of India
Location: 2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Admission: Free
For more info: www.indianembassy.org

The embassy welcomes visitors with a variety of Indian music and dance performances, including Bhangra and Bharatnatyam, Indian snacks, and general information on India.

KORUS House, Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Location: 2370 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Admission: Free
For more info: www.koreaembassy.org

Master Han J. Do and 20 traditional Korean martial arts performers will demonstrate Taekwondo and teach moves to children. View the exhibition Traditional Korean Archery and film, and tour the embassy's museum filled with traditional musical instruments and Korean artifacts. Take advantage of a rare photo opportunity alongside a painted fence, which promotes a long life.

Embassy of Japan
Location: 2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Admission: Free, reservations required. Provide name and affiliation via email to openhouse08@embjapan.org. Photo ID is required for entry.
For more info: www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc

Tour the embassy tea house and beautiful gravel-and-moss styled Ippakutei gardens, modeled after the famous Kyoto garden, Ryoanji. The embassy regrets that it will be unable to admit those who have not made prior reservations. There is no parking; Metro is recommended.