We are delighted to announce Great Reads from Around the World, an inspiring literary collection curated by Diplomatica Global Media in collaboration with embassies in Washington, D.C. Each of these titles has been nominated by an embassy as an authentic glimpse into the literary traditions and cultural heritage of their country.
We are especially grateful to the embassies that have already participated, and we extend a warm invitation to any embassies that haven’t yet contributed to submit book titles and author information. Your recommendations help us further our mission of making the rich cultural resources in the embassy community accessible to a wider audience.
At Diplomatica Global Media, we present these works without censorship or bias. The views expressed within are solely those of the authors. We believe that this initiative aligns with our goal of promoting open access to global perspectives. Our goal is to present a book from every country. If your country is not yet represented, please get in touch.
We invite you to explore this collection and the countries they represent here: https://www.diplomaticaglobal.com/greatreads
Thank you for being part of our community, and we look forward to expanding this exciting initiative with more contributions from around the world. Enjoy your literary adventure.
Curating Great Reads from Around the World was the perfect opportunity to update and revise the Diplomatica Library, a compilation of research and resources relied on when creating embassy profiles. Here, you'll find essential texts on diplomacy, architecture, government, foreign affairs, Washington, D.C. neighborhoods, Finnish sauna diplomacy, and more.Check it out at www.diplomaticaglobal.com/library.
Diplomatica's Embassy Calendar is a curated list of events happening at, or organized by, embassies, cultural centers, ambassadors' residences, and other diplomatic properties in Washington, D.C., and online.
Ongoing - From October 11-25, The Embassy of Malaysia will host an immersive two-week celebration of Malaysia’s rich artistic heritage and modern fashion, focusing on the exquisite Songket textile—an art form recognized by UNESCO for its historical and cultural significance. Multiple dates, RSVP.
Friday, October 18 6:15 - 8:30pm The Embassy of Germany hosts a breakdance performance and discussion, "Breaking the Spell of Social Media: Lessons from Germany and the USA" at the Dupont Underground.
Saturday, October 19 10am - 2pm The European Union Delegation hosts Kids Euro Fest at the Martin Luther King Jr branch of the DC Public Library.
Thursday, October 24 6:30 - 8:30pm The Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan is hosting a free film screening of the indie film darling and zombie classic One Cut of the Dead.
Thursday, October 24 6:30pm - 8:30pm The Embassy of Greece hosts young scholar Dimitris Boufidis, a bioengineering PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania for a discussion entitled, "Shaping Tomorrow: My Journey from Robotics to Bioengineering and Science Diplomacy." RSVP required.
Do you have an event you'd like to have considered for Embassy Calendar? Please get in touch. Note: embassies cannot pay to have their event featured.