Nigerian Center to Participate at this Year’s Passport DC Event by Celebrating the Nigerian Culture
WASHINGTON, D.C- On Saturday, May 4th, The Nigerian Center will be among over 50 embassies and cultural organizations participating in Passport D.C.'s Around the World Embassy Tour, commencing at 10 a.m. The Nigerian Center’s booth will be located at the University of the District of Columbia’s Student Center, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008. In collaboration with AfroFlavour LLLC (organizers of the AfroFlavour Food Festival), the center aims to showcase the vibrant Nigerian culture featuring arts, food, and music. The Nigerian Center will also distribute informational resources showcasing the center’s cultural programs, legal aid services, credit-building initiatives, and homeownership opportunities during the event.
Members of the community interested in participating in the event as vendors or volunteers are encouraged to contact the center at 202-330-0352 or via email at info@nigeriancenter.org.
"The Nigerian Center is excited to participate in this year's Passport DC event to strengthen Nigeria's standing in Washington, DC through cultural diplomacy. The theme of Musical Diplomacy resonates deeply with our community, as Nigerian music continues to gain global recognition and transcends cultural barriers like never before. We are grateful for the opportunity to tell the Nigerian story in Washington, D.C." – Gbenga Ogunjimi Executive Director, Nigerian Center.
Passport DC commemorates International Cultural Awareness Month in the District of Columbia. The celebration runs May 1 through 31 and offers an outstanding array of cultural activities presented at embassy open houses, street festivals, performing arts venues, museums, and special receptions throughout the city. For a complete list of participating embassies, as well as a map and a guide to activities, go to https://eventsdc.com/around-world-embassy-tour and join the conversation using #PassportDC on your favorite social media channels.
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington DC, recognizing the contributions of the Nigerian American community to the fabric of the nation's capital and the United States as a whole previously proclaimed October 1st as Nigerian American Day in the District of Columbia.
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