More Than 3,000 Visitors Participate In The 5th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase

Over 35 Embassies Were Represented, Showcasing Their Culture and Traditions at the Reagan Building

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Dec 09, 2016, 11:05 ET

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, December 7, the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) hosted the 5^th annual embassy showcase, Winternational. Thirty seven embassies and over 3,000 visitors participated in the lively midday celebration of international culture, travel, and tourism.

More than 3,000 Visitors Participate in Winternational, the 5th Annual Embassy Showcase featuring 37 embassies, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

"As the World Trade Center, Washington DC our Winternational event offers a one of a kind experience where participants can travel the world—and mingle with Ambassadors and diplomats to learn about different cultures and traditions. These types of events further support our mission of bringing together and engaging the international and DC community," said John P. Drew, President and CEO of Trade Center Management Associates, the group that manages the RRB/ITC.

The participating embassies included Afghanistan, African Union Mission, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Botswana, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Egypt, European Union Delegation, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Mozambique, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

Each embassy promoted their country through vibrant displays of cultural significance, including art, handmade crafts, food, teas and coffees. Items were available for purchase and attendees were treated to music by renowned violinist Rafael Javadov. Event sponsors included Trade Center Management Associates, The British School of Washington, The Washington Diplomat, and Washington Life Magazine.

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About Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC)
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is the largest structure (3.1 million square feet) in Washington, DC and is owned by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and exclusively managed by Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA). As the first and only federal building dedicated to both government and private use, it is mandated by Congress to bring together the country's best public and private resources to create a national forum for the advancement of trade. The Reagan Building is the official World Trade Center in Washington, DC, and a premier conference and event venue with executive office space, attractions, dining, retail, parking, and community activities.

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