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Capital Caribbean Wedding Saturday, June 21 | 5:00PM The power of love is in the air – Caribbean style! The Caribbean is well known as the ultimate destination for romance. To celebrate love’s magnetic power, we will present a Capital Caribbean Wedding, in collaboration with the Condé Nast Bridal Media. This event is the conclusion of a contest arranged by Condé Nast Bridal Media, for the couple who can tell the most compelling story about “When You knew Your Love was Monumental! Tell us Your Love Story or Your Picture Perfect Proposal …” The lucky couple exchanging vows will receive a honeymoon in a romantic Caribbean destination. FREE admission! Click Here to register. |
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Motivational Brunch Sunday, June 22, 2008 | NOON - 3:00PM Ready to be inspired, uplifted and entertained? Then this is the event for you! This special brunch will feature one of Caribbean television’s most dynamic and inspirational speakers, Dr. Myles Munroe. Dr. Munroe motivates audiences to improve their own quality of life and to influence others. Visiting entertainers from the Caribbean are scheduled to perform. The event takes place at the International Trade Center, the Ronald Reagan Building. A special menu will feature delicious, traditional Caribbean fare. Tickets are available at $50/person. Package prices are also available.  |
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Hall Meetings Sunday, June 22, 2008 | 3:00 - 5:00PM Don’t miss your chance to interact directly with visiting Caribbean Ministers of Tourism who will use this special opportunity to meet with their Washington/Virginia/Maryland-based nationals in discussions led by popular moderators. A wide range of tourism-related topics will be covered in this exciting open forum. Audiences will comprise Caribbean nationals, Caribbean-Americans, Caribbean-interested groups and young adults considering a career in tourism. Information on Caribbean vacations will also be available. FREE admission! Click Here to register. |
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Gala Awards Dinner and Ball Sponsored by Puerto Rico Monday, June 23, 2008 | 6:30PM
Featuring the music of the Caribbean’s most eminent
entertainment group,
Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, this
elegant black-tie Gala will highlight the finest in cuisine and
entertainment. Senior government officials and prominent
Caribbean personalities, including Professor Rex Nettleford and
the Mighty Sparrow, will be in attendance. Contemporary
luminaries who honor the Caribbean brand and exemplify the best
in their fields from Entertainment, Public Service, Literary
Arts, Sports, Communications, Science and Technology, Business
and Finance, and Humanitarian pursuits will be presented with
Awards named after famous Caribbean heroes.
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Rum & Rhythm
Celebration Tuesday, June 24, 2008 | 6:00 - 10:00PM  The number one producer of rums in the world meets the
number six consumer of rums in the nation! Yes, Washington,
DC has that
honor!
Sample dozens of award-winning Caribbean rums, meet master
distillers, authors and aficionados and learn from the
experts how rum is made. Taste the “Spirit of the Caribbean”
now appearing in one out of every six cocktails. See for
yourself why sales of the new super-premium rums increased
by a whopping 43 percent in 2007.
Mix and mingle with Summit delegates. Enjoy traditional party
fare from the Dutch, English, French and Spanish Caribbean and sway to
the beat of a variety of Caribbean music – from salsa to
reggae, from soca to compas, and everything in between. Bid on
an exclusive selection of Caribbean rums and exotic vacations at an auction
to benefit the
Sky Ranch Foundation, the
CTO Foundation and the
CHA Education Foundation. You can do it all at the Caribbean
Rum & Rhythm Celebration presented in collaboration with the
Polished Palate.
Tickets are available at $60 pr person. Package prices are also available.
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