On Saturday, May 4, more than 40 international embassies opened their doors to the
public to share their respective country\'s food, drink, art, music and customs.
From the chicken pate puffs at the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti, to the bowls
of noodles at the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and
even the shots of rum at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, participants
received a true taste of travel.
A woman gets henna on her hand at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A colorful rickshaw is on display at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A market was set up outside of Pakistan's embassy. This woman examines a piece of clothing that is for sale. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A band performs live music at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A woman gives a visitor henna at Pakistan's embassy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A group plays a game similar to jacks at the Embassy of Malaysia. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
291321 Food vendors set up outside the Embassy of Malaysia. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Most of the embassies served a variety of traditional food. This dish, Konafah, is a dessert, served at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A craft table is set up for young participants at Egypt's embassy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt decorated its hall for Passport D.C. participants. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Barbados hosted a party in the backyard of its embassy. Festivities included dancing, grilled food and a tiki bar where guests sampled the region's rums. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Guests at Sri Lanka's embassy were able to try on the country's traditional clothing. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Hosts at the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka greeted guests outside with a taste of the country's cuisine. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
The Embassy of Afghanistan grilled meat in the backyard. Guests could purchase a plate of food and sit under tents on the embassy's lawn. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Cooks at the Embassy of Afghanistan blow the flames on the grill with a hairdryer. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Several participants in the embassy events also visited the Islamic Center of Washington for a tour of the mosque. Here, a woman dresses a visitor with a scarf before she enters the mosque. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A DJ at the Embassy of Belize poses for a picture. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
The backyard of Belize's embassy was filled with food and music. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Hosts greet the visitors at the Embassy of Belize. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
The day of open embassies meant long lines for Passport D.C. participants. Most embassies had outdoor entertainment to keep the crowds happy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Drummers play music for the crowd at the Embassy of the Republic of Cote D'Ivoire. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A host at the Ivory Coast's embassy poses for a picture. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Musicians play outside the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. The embassy also entertained the crowd with a DJ, who frequently played Psy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
Visitors line up for food outside the Dominican Republic's embassy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
291342 Hosts at Haiti's embassy teach a young visitor how to play the drums. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania
A host at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia chats with visitors about the country's food and offers samples to the embassy's guests. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
WTOP/Rachel Nania