Jan Du Plain 🌎🌍🌏

Jan Du Plain specializes in #PublicRelations, #Embassy Special Events, #Diplomatic PR, International Fundraising & Marketing in WDC & Globally. #JanConnectsDC

[Jan Du Plain 🌎🌍🌏 @JanDuPlain]

"A kind word from a good heart is worth everything."

Breathtaking, bold and rich with cultural significance, the Flag Dress continues to stand as a timeless representation of empowerment, unity and global fashion #diplomacy.

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Congrats to my good friend Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. & Events DC for sponsoring such an amazing evening! A special shout-out to Denise Rolark Barnes, Editor, The Washington Informer, the best newspaper serving the DC region. Photo: Patricia McDougall
@WashInformer
@TheEventsDC

[Washington Informer @WashInformer]

The NNPA honored the Black Press at a reception before the CBCF’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference, urging leaders to mobilize voters. https://t.co/mQEcXtOoc1

[Taiwan in the US @TECRO_USA]

Amb. Alexander Yui and Mme. Karen Lo, accompanied by Deputy Representative Andrea Yang, attended Small Press Expo 2026 on Sept. 12 and met with five Taiwanese comic artists at the Taiwan Comics Showcase 2026 booth. They exchanged views on comic creation and development in Taiwan and the U.S. This marks the first participation of Taiwanese creators at SPX.

[Meridian International Center @MeridianIntl]

Meridian welcomes 14 new ambassadors to Washington, DC.

Our fall Welcome to Washington reception connected newly arrived Chiefs of Mission with leaders across the capital, strengthening the relationships that support bilateral cooperation.

@bp_America

#WelcomeToWashington

[DiplomaticWatch @Diplo_Watch]

At Pau’s Forum des Associations, the BA Cultural Center shared Azerbaijani dance, ashiq music and carpet weaving with visitors.
@BernardBillura @Wecaa_official @JanDuPlain @PatrickRealiza @BuchiMenkiti @HealthyLights @Popeson @gotebs @MammadovaJamila @AzerbaijanMFA

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[Taiwan in the US @TECRO_USA]

The Taiwan United Nations Alliance (TAIUNA) delegation visits Washington, D.C.!

Amb. Alexander Yui hosted the delegation at Twin Oaks for a fruitful discussion on expanding Taiwan’s international participation. Government and civil society are joining hands to ensure Taiwan’s voice is heard and its contributions recognized on the global stage.

#TaiwanCanHelp
#KeepTaiwanFree

[Jan Du Plain 🌎🌍🌏 @JanDuPlain]

RSVP: https://t.co/3oTPuplQcb

[European Union in the U.S. @EUintheUS]

Sometimes, effective diplomacy starts with a good book. 📚

For #America250, @EUAmbUS + 27 EU Ambassadors gifted a book from their country to share with US readers.

This is the EU Ambassadors Book Collection, a celebration of stories that connect us.

👉 https://t.co/wVw1pnE50H

[Jan Du Plain 🌎🌍🌏 @JanDuPlain]

RSVP: https://t.co/3oTPuplQcb

[Washington Educational & Cultural Attache Assn 🌐 @Wecaa_official]

RSVP today! Limited seating!
https://t.co/W3NveLUQNh

[Sri Lanka in USA @EmbassyofSL]

With a view to explore opportunities for possible cooperation with the key Think Tanks in Washington DC, Charge d'Affaires Mr.Madhuka Wickramarachi met the representatives of the South Asia Programmes of the Atlantic Council and Stimson Center

[Jan Du Plain 🌎🌍🌏 @JanDuPlain]

16 unforgettable days, 4 incredible stops: Marrakech, Paris, Budapest & Prague. From desert swims, Sufi dancers, camel rides, & dune buggies w/ Monia Zgarni’s family in Morocco, to the Moulin Rouge with my grandniece Melia in Paris; a dinner cruise on the Danube w/ Valer Gergely.

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Join us for the DC Art Now 2026 Opening Reception

Thursday, Sep 10 @ 6-8 pm
CAH Eye Street Gallery
200 I Street SE

This year’s exhibition showcases the FY27 Art Bank Program finalists.

🎟️ RSVP: https://t.co/amfWu4dIYG

#DCArtNow2026 #WeArtDC #DCArts #ArtBank40 #ArtBankProgram

[Jan Du Plain 🌎🌍🌏 @JanDuPlain]

“Work has indeed been my best beauty treatment. I believe in hard work. It keeps the wrinkles out of the mind and the spirit.” — Helena Rubinstein

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Have an upcoming posh event? Check out Sheyla Vie Collections in Chevy Chase, MD. #fashionlook

[DiplomaticWatch @Diplo_Watch]

Costa Rica brought the history and traditions of its Afro-descendant community to Washington, with Limón at the heart of the story.

Inside the Embassy’s first Afro-Costa Rican Culture Day in the U.S. capital:
https://t.co/QuRd5gG0Rw @CRcancilleria @CR_embassy @albertobace @JanDuPlain @PatrickRealiza @HealthyLights @IkeGod_ @gotebs @Popeson

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Check out our September Newsletter!!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DC Art Now 2026 Opening Reception
Strategic Plan Update
Grants Timeline Reminder and Survey
Commission Meetings
Grantee Happenings
Opportunities
Resources

You can read it here: https://t.co/5rg3SD3Ike #DCArtists #DCArts

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

In collaboration with the @dcpl, we are proud to present the panel discussion The Living Archive. While you’re there, be sure to experience Art Bank: New Work from the Collection, our joint exhibition on Floor 4.

RSVP here: https://t.co/vX2M90HvAb

[Team LINK @LINKstrategic]

Yesterday, our President, Michael Akin (@dcmichaela), had the honor of serving as keynote speaker at the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber (@gwhcc) of Commerce’s Global Business Luncheon.

It was a privilege to be in a room filled with leaders across sectors, to share our thoughts on the power of being hyperlocal with a global perspective.

We’re proud to post the full speech here, at the request of the many attendees who shared that these remarks resonated.

Thank you to the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the invitation, and congratulations on fifty years of uplifting businesses and building economic opportunity across the region and around the world.

We look forward to continuing to build partnerships that help our communities grow together.

#TeamLINK #LINKGlobal

[DiplomaticWatch @Diplo_Watch]

Malta’s Ambassador-designate to the U.S., H.E. Marco Micallef, presented copies of his credentials to U.S. Chief of Protocol H.E. Monica Crowley at Blair House on Aug. 21.

Diplomatic Watch reports on his Washington posting and diplomatic career.

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