D4 The Afro-American August 10, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Embassy of Barbados celebrates Caribbean culture By Patricia McDougall
n Saturday, Aug. 3, the Embassy of O Barbados in Washington, D.C. hosted Things to Do DC for a night of culture and fun.
Attendees enjoyed the taste of Caribbean food, mingled with people from the D.C. area and danced to the sounds of Ryan “DJ Pumpkin” Brown and Johnathan “DJ Jahno” Hudson. Things to Do DC partners with embassies throughout Washington, D.C. to introduce the culture of the various countries. The embassies entertain guests with their national dance and food tastings, as they discuss current events and offerings available in their respective countries. Things to Do DC invites the community to come out and enjoy the festivities.
Ryan “DJ Pumpkin” Brown (left) gets the crowd moving to the sounds of the Caribbean.
Counselor of Barbados’ High Commission Christobelle Reece speaks to those in attendance as dance contest winner Maurie Haith (left) and Lola Tamar, Ms. Bowie for the Ms. Black Maryland USA Pageant, look on.
Christopher Brathwaite (left) and Christopher J. McPhee have a good time at the Saturday Night at the Embassy of Barbados Things to Do DC event. Johnathan “DJ Jahno” Hudson turns up the music at the Embassy of Barbados.
Kayoko Smith, Lina Gomez and Monica Watson have fun at the Things to Do DC event.
Mia Blanford (left), Jay Bailey and Mary Johnson enjoy a night out.
Ian Ashford (left) and Montez Garnett, both from the Baltimore area, join in the festivities.
Liudmila Hodge (left), Elena Rector, Natali Keleta and Evgenia Shumilkina.
Embassy guests dance to the rhythms of Barbados. All photos by Patricia McDougall
Greg Bland, CEO of Things to Do DC, enjoys a taste of Barbados.
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