Passport DC 2013: Photo Exhibition at the Ethiopian Embassy 

 

 

Cultural Tourism DC, a nonprofit that promotes DC’s art and cultural heritage, is currently hosting the sixth annual Passport DC— a month-long celebration in May comprising of international programs and events around the city, including a tour of 70 embassies, street festivals, performances and exhibitions. Today and tomorrow from 10 am to 4 pm, more than 40 embassies will open their doors to the public. The open house at the Ethiopian Embassy features an exhibit of 30 recent photographs of Ethiopia taken by Matt Andrea during his travels to Africa. Matt will be there to discuss his photos and provide information about traveling in the country. There will also be an ongoing Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony (with free samples), Ethiopian food and tej (for sale), and vendors selling handicrafts, clothes, jewelry, freshly-roasted coffee and books.