1. The "Tamada"

   When Colin Hovde first arrived to the Republic of Georgia he immediately noticed the social differences compared to those of the United States.

2. Venice Architectural Biennale

   This program ensures that the excellence, vitality, and diversity of American arts are effectively showcased abroad and provides an opportunity to engage foreign audiences to increase mutual understanding.

3. Inspiring Young Audiences and Building Bridges with Local Communities through Dance

   Donald Byrd and his dance company Spectrum Dance Theater recently embarked on a DanceMotion USA tour. The Artistic Director and crew began the tour in Nepal, where they used dance to entertain and engage with the local people.

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   Poor Rich Boy Serenades American Audiences

   

   The "discreetly subversive" indie rock band from Lahore, Pakistan enjoys a beautiful day in Washington, D.C. before they kicked off their U.S. Center Stage tour with a June 3 performance at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.

5. The Rhythm Road: Music Olympics

   

   Mark Sherman says the Rhythm Road is a kind of "music Olympics," only without the medals.

6. The Rhythm Road: Gospel Music Abroad

   

   Oscar Williams Jr. and Perfected Praise share some of their gospel spirit before heading out on a U.S. Department of State sponsored tour through Europe.

7. Photographing Bangladesh

   

   Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Geoffrey Hiller, taught Interactive Media in Bangladesh. Geoffrey's photos of his experience give a glimpse into what his time in Bangladesh was like.

8. OneBeat - Program Details

   OneBeat is an international music exchange that celebrates musical collaboration and social engagement through innovative people-to-people diplomacy.

9. International Writing Program Between the Lines

   Young writers come to the University of Iowa for a two week program full of creative writing study and cultural interaction.

10. Metropolitan Museum of Art: New Galleries

    

    The U.S. Department of State is proud to collaborate with the Metropolitan Museum of Art on international outreach for the "New Galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia."

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