DIPLOMATIC CARIBBEAN GALA AT THE OAS

With Live Bands DJ Multiple Ambassadors Food Open Bar Dance Lessons and More

Tonight at the invitation of His Excellency the OAS Ambassador from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas step onto foreign soil (actually international soil of many different nations) as we join diplomats from all over the Americas and embrace the Caribbean in multiple styles with multiple flavors for a very special Caribbean Celebration at the Organization of the American States!

From the Island/Reggae/Calypso sounds of places such as the Bahamas Trinidad and Tobago Barbados and Jamaica to the sizzling Latin styles of the Dominican Republic Puerto Rico and even Cuba Things To Do offers you a chance to embrace multiple cultures of the Caribbean through music dance food drink costumes shows and much more!

As you step into this magnificent venue into the grand ballroom of the OAS (usually restricted to diplomats and high ranking government figures) we’ll be swept away like royalty into a majestic setting while embracing the multiple countries of the Caribbean. In a special cultural evening we will recreate a visit to this Cultural Jewel of elegance charm music dance great food laughter diplomats new friends and more!

Proceeds from each ticket will benefit The Bahamas Crisis Centre.

This event is a rare and exclusive event sponsored jointly by ThingstodoDC.com and Embassyexperiences.com. So do not miss out!

FEATURING:

CARIBBEAN FOOD (VIP DINNER OPTION LISTED BELOW)

DESSERTS: Dessert Station

Rum Cake

Bread Pudding

Carrot Cake

Lemon Cake

VIP: A buffet menu of an array of native dishes representing countries throughout the Caribbean will challenge and delight your palates.

CARIBBEAN OPEN BAR

This evening we will pair off regional wines beers and Rum located throughout the Caribbean!

LIVE REGGAE/CALYPSO ISLAND BAND

Join us for the live Soca music of one of the hottest and most well-known reggae/calypso/island bands around – OASIS BAND! Playing multi Caribbean style music they will take us on a fantastic musical journey as we dance to their special Island music participate in a limbo contest and recreate an island atmosphere! A favorite among the Ambassadors and Caribbean Embassies throughout the area tonight they put on a show you will never forget!

Featuring what we hope will be the largest Limbo Contest in the OAS’ and Washington’s History.

SALSA DJ with DANCE LESSONS & DEMONSTRATION

Before we begin with the Salsa dancing local dance experts will be on hand to give a basic or refresher course in exciting Latin dance moves! Impress your friends and family (and other new friends you make tonight) as you practice and challenge your new moves to the music of the hottest Salsa band in the city. In addition our Salsa masters will put on a special expert dance presentation to embrace the Salsa of the Caribbean Countries!

LATE NIGHT DJ

In the last part of the evening enjoy Caribbean and Salsa Hits combined with retro and top 40 favorites.

DIPLOMATS

Various Ambassadors and other high ranking diplomats of Caribbean countries will be invited and are expected to attend. Talk with many representatives of the Caribbean countries and learn about their culture their economy history travel opportunities and you can further develop closer friendships and opportunities with them.

 CHARITY

Proceeds from each ticket will help to benefit a local children’s charity in the Caribbean. More information TBA.

VIP OPTION:

Attend a Pre Gala Dinner and Reception Featuring the Following Menu:

Salad

Deconstructed Salad and Fruit Station (replenishable)

Appetizers

Pineapple Glazed Wings

Sweet and Sour and Meatballs on Skewers

Assorted Cocktail Patties (beef and chicken)

Pasta

Reggae Pasta with Vegetables

Seafood

Escovitch Fish (bite size)

Vegetarian

Cabbage Medley

Curry Chic Peas

Callaloo

Starch

Rice and Peas Cups

Mini Rotis with Curry Chicken bites

ABOUT THE OAS: The Organization of American States (OAS or as it is known in the three other official languages OEA) is an international organization headquartered in Washington D.C. United States. Its members are the thirty-five independent states of the Americas. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organization_of_American_States for full info)

Tonight’s event will be in the grand ballroom of the HALL OF THE AMERICAS. This venue stands premiere to almost any other embassy ballroom and space with its huge ceilings large dance floors multi-cultural paintings and sculptures and much more!

SUGGESTED ATTIRE

Dress to Impress! Black Tie Optional! Semi Formal Caribbean Wear Encouraged

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