The European Union in the United States

 Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10 AM - 4 PM 

On May 7, 2011, the Delegation of the European Union to the United States and the Embassies of the 27 EU Member States to the United States opened their doors to the Washington public during the EU Open House Day. This annual event kicked off Europe Week, which means seven days of Europe-related events all over the United States. EU ambassadors take Europe Day to local schools. Each embassy was open to the public from 10 am until 4 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2011, offering a rare look inside the buildings and providing a unique opportunity to experience the country's cultural heritage and national traditions. Free shuttle bus service was provided throughout the day with stops at embassies and select Metro stations. The EU Delegation and the Embassies offered authentic music, dance, food, film, art and fun for the whole family. Thousands attended.
Chito Peppler (of RUNIN DC) made a video of the day, which you may view HERE. 

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EU OPEN HOUSE DAY AT THE EU DELEGATION, WASHINGTON 

Ambassador Vale de Almeida (center) begins the 2011 EU Open House Day, May 7, by carrying the World Harmony Run torch. More Open House photos.	Accordianist entertains visitors.
Visitors take the EU crosswords and quiz challenge.	Hard at work on the EU quiz.
Last piece of the EU map puzzle.	Crossword and quiz winners collect prizes.

Visitors' Photo Op  

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Empire State Building, Europe Day   

The Open House kicks off a full week of EU celebrations across the US, Europe Week, May 7-13, 2011.

 ONE MONTH, 60 EMBASSIES, HUNDREDS OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES,
 AND ONE UNFORGETTABLE GLOBAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE NATION'S
 CAPITAL.

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