WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Embassy of The Bahamas, in partnership with THINGS TO DO DC, hosted a Caribbean Celebration and Charity Fundraising Event at the Organization of American States (OAS) main building at 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. on Saturday, October 3, 215
Deputy Chief of Mission Chet Neymour (right) welcomed guests at the Caribbean Celebration and Charity Fundraising Event and Consul General Paulette Zonicle (left) read a message on behalf of Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson of the Bahamas Crisis Centre, which was the charity for the evening.
Approximately 300 persons attended the reception-style event, which involved Caribbean food, a Caribbean open bar with promotional rum tasting from several Caribbean countries and Caribbean music. One of the primary goals of the event was to expose young professionals in Washington DC to the rich cultural diversity of The Caribbean.
Deputy Chief of Mission Chet Neymour welcomed attendees and Consul General Paulette Zonicle read a message on behalf of Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson of the Bahamas Crisis Centre, which was the charity for the evening.
The partnership with THINGS TO DO DC
facilitated access to their active membership of over 175,000 local young professionals and expertise in producing original events that help enrich the social, cultural and professional lives of professionals of all ages, while also facilitating networking in a friendly environment.
Some guests at the Caribbean Celebration and Charity Fundraising Event are seen doing the limbo
