"Embassies representing over 20 European Union countries are participating in the annual EU Open House event on Saturday, May 9, offering Washingtonians the chance to watch a Spanish flamenco dance or sample Austria's apfelstrudel without leaving town."
"Just like the embassies that opened their doors last weekend for the Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, bring ID for entry, and leave large bags and purses at home. Pro tip: This year you can visit two destinations-France and Germany-in a single trip to the French Embassy ( Around the World Embassy Tour, the EU countries will have their own free festivities from 10 AM to 4 PM. 4101 Reservoir Road NW)."
"Start the day with fresh Belgian waffles at the embassy. Visitors can also dust off their investigative skills with a scavenger hunt, test their trivia knowledge, and even meet the Smurfs."
"Stop by the Italian embassy for hot pizza and cold gelato. Inside, explore "the Sustainability Box," a 360-degree installation made entirely out of recycled materials."
Embassies representing more than 20 European Union countries participate in EU Open House on Saturday, May 9, giving Washingtonians free access to cultural activities. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, bring ID for entry, and leave large bags and purses at home. The French Embassy offers an Around the World Embassy Tour that allows visits to two destinations, France and Germany, in one trip. Activities include Belgian waffles, a scavenger hunt, trivia, and meeting the Smurfs; Danish ambassador residency tours, Legos, and a chance to win a trip to Greenland; Portuguese folk dance, Portuguese food, and possible round-trip tickets, plus jerseys for World Cup fans. Other stops feature Irish language workshops and traditional dance, Italian pizza and gelato with a recycled-material 360-degree installation, and Slovenian accordion music, cuisine, mini basketball, and photos with Kurent.
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