Sri Lanka Embassy in US opens doors wider to more Americans

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington recently opened its doors wider to over 1,000 visitors as part of the Passport DC 2011 cultural tourism programme.

Visitors to the embassy tasted Sri Lankan cuisine and Ceylon tea, tried on saris and sarong and wrote their names in Tamil and Sinhalese. The embassy staff discussed current Sri Lankan developments and history with visitors, who also watched a Sri Lankan travel video.

Sri Lanka’s embassy was festooned with lights, banners and flags to welcome its guests.

Passport DC sponsors an annual “Around the World Embassy Tour” that functions as an open house for Washington DC’s foreign embassies. Participants in the popular programme may stroll along the famed Embassy Row and visit dozens of embassies.

Passport DC 2011 is an exploration through Washington, DC’s international culture during the entire month of May. Now in its fourth year, Passport DC invites participants to experience a global journey without leaving the city. Featuring street festivals, open houses, embassy events, special performances, and much more, Passport DC explores the international community that is a vital part of DC culture.