Washington D.C., Fifth graders from Hyde-Addison Elementary School in Georgetown participated in a cultural exchange at the Embassy of Pakistan, celebrating Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and fostering multinational understanding under the Embassy Adoption Program.
According to Press Information Department, the event featured presentations by the students on Pakistan’s geography, culture, fruits, and sports, demonstrating their deep engagement with the subject matter. The program, a longstanding partnership with Washington Performing Arts and D.C. Public Schools, connects students with diplomatic entities, enhancing their global perspectives.
Ambassador Masood Khan lauded the students’ efforts and highlighted the importance of education in both Pakistan and the United States. He noted Pakistan’s significant investments in education, particularly focusing on integrating out-of-school children into mainstream educational systems. School Supervisor Marie Connolly and students also interacted with their counterparts from Roots Millennium School in Islamabad, reflecting the program’s expansion and its focus on direct, people-to-people connections.
The visit, enriched with the exchange of special messages from Pakistani education leaders, culminated in an invitation to the upcoming mango festival at the embassy, symbolizing the growing ties and mutual appreciation between the students and the Pakistani community in Washington D.C.