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South Korea · Lecture
Kimjang DC 2026: Experience Kimjang & Korean Culture
1:00 PM · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Orchid Diplomacy: How Singapore's Blooms Connect Cultures is a lecture event hosted by the Embassy of Singapore in Washington, D.C. It takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Smithsonian Institution. This event is ticketed. The host has not published a price. Tickets are required. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Van Ness–UDC (Red).
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 – 8 pm Marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Singapore in 2026, this special program highlights Singapore’s practice of orchid diplomacy and the Smithsonian’s leadership in orchid research, conservation, and cultivation. Hear from a panel of experts including Smithsonian Gardens Lead Horticulturist Justin Kondrat, who manages the Smithsonian’s Orchid Collection, and Mark Choo, assistant curator at the National Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Find out how the naming of orchid hybrids has been used to strengthen relationships between nations, commemorate significant milestones, and honor world leaders. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates Event Location: Embassy of the Republic of Singapore 3501 International Place NW, Washington, DC Cost: View registration price Get Tickets/Register: smithsonianassociates.org…
Smithsonian Institution
4-min walk from Van Ness–UDC · Red (approx.)
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