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Tag: Washington D.C.
Apr 22, 2022

Movies on the Potomac

I love a good outdoor screening, so when I saw National Harbor announced the return of its popular Movies on the Potomac series, May 1–Sept. 30, every Thursday at 7 p.m., “date night,” and every Sunday at 6 p.m. for “family night,” I had to share!

Sunflower Accessibility Program Featured at O’Hare and Midway Airports

Travelers with invisible disabilities passing through O’Hare and Midway International Airports can now discreetly signal they need assistance thanks to a new Chicago Department of Aviation partnership that helps create more accessible and inclusive spaces.

Jan 23, 2022

Happy Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year 2022, the year of the Tiger, begins Feb. 1. One of the most colorful New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival has been celebrated since the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. In China, the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, marks the end of the Chinese New Year. During the festival, houses are decorated with colorful lanterns, often with riddles written on them. A correct answer is rewarded with a small gift.

Sep 8, 2021

Wrapping Up Summer ’21 in a New City

While I am not quite ready for pumpkin spice lattes, I already bought our fall wreath and started bringing out the spooky decorations. Does that mean I’m eager for fall? Most definitely! And I’m sure many of you can relate.

Daejeon Prepares for Its Iconic Zero O’Clock Festival

Daejeon, South Korea, looks forward to August 2024 and the return of its iconic tradition, the Zero O’Clock Festival. This year, the event is held Aug. 9 –17 with a time travel theme featuring past, present and future zones. Find events pertaining to each zone’s characteristics in the area of Jungang-ro Street, from Daejeon Station to the former site of the South Chungcheong Provincial Office. These streets will be free of vehicles, and public transportation is highly recommended.

Aug 31, 2021

D.C. in the Rain

What is it about a rainstorm that suddenly makes an event more memorable?