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		<title>Cultural Melting Can Happen In Washington DC</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington DC is widely considered to be one of the most Balkanized regions of the United States. This criticism is fair as the nation&#8217;s capital is divided into highly affluent sections and sections riddled with poverty. Despite this, however, the city is a great place for cultures to exchange ideas, combine and influence other cultures. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washington DC is widely considered to be one of the most Balkanized regions of the United States. This criticism is fair as the nation&#8217;s capital is divided into highly affluent sections and sections riddled with poverty. Despite this, however, the city is a great place for cultures to exchange ideas, combine and influence other cultures. Here are a few of the reasons why.</p>
<p>Washington DC is growing at a steady rate. As it does, jobs will become better, and poverty has been<span id="more-49"></span> dropping in the city. As it continues to grow, many experts believe that poor areas will slowly become middle-class areas. In addition, experts believe that crime will drop in the coming years, which will make many areas that were formerly deemed unsafe popular destinations. Its improving economy will likely be a boon to cultural exchange.</p>
<p>In addition, the area has become popular among immigrants and tourists. The generally open-minded nature of the city will encourage its citizens to take advantage of the cultures people bring along with them. Again, Washington DC&#8217;s improving economy will encourage people to further investigate other cultures, and cultural exchange is likely to come about as a result. It is difficult to predict what these cultural exchanges will cause, but there is little doubt that the area will change significantly over the years.</p>
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		<title>Washington Can Teach People About Cultures</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the nation&#8217;s capital, Washington D.C. can teach local residents and visitors about the rich culture and history of the Unite States. Additionally, the capital district also offers great insights into other cultures from all over the world. Washington D.C. is home to more than a dozen Smithsonian institutions that cover a diverse spectrum of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the nation&#8217;s capital, Washington D.C. can teach local residents and visitors about the rich culture and history of the Unite States. Additionally, the capital district also offers great insights into other cultures from all over the world. Washington D.C. is home to more than a dozen Smithsonian institutions that cover a diverse spectrum of domestic and foreign culture. The American Art Museum, American History Museum, National History Museum and Postal Museum provide detailed exhibitions about the nation&#8217;s history and culture. The Air and Space Museum highlights<span id="more-48"></span> the amazing efforts by the United States in aviation and space exploration. </p>
<p>There are various Smithsonian museums that also celebrate other cultures. The African Art museum boasts a unique collection of sculptures and artifacts from African countries. The Sackler Gallery invites visitors to explore Asian artwork. The National Gallery of Art has some of the finest European paintings in the District of Columbia. The United States Holocaust Museum, which is not affiliated with the Smithsonian organization, teaches visitors about the history of the Holocaust and tolerance in the modern age. A walk along Independence Avenue and Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. will lead to some of the best cultural venues in the city. </p>
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		<title>Learn Culture While Visiting Washington DC</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[To a lot of people, Washington, DC may be the nationâ€™s and also the worldâ€™s political giant. But DC is most definitely more than that. DC is wealthy in many cultures and heritages as evidenced through the spectrum of historical sites and cultural institutions present in every neighborhood within the city-state. DC is filled with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To a lot of people, Washington, DC may be the nationâ€™s and also the worldâ€™s political giant. But DC is most definitely more than that. DC is wealthy in many cultures and heritages as evidenced through the spectrum of historical sites and cultural institutions present in every neighborhood within the city-state.</p>
<p>DC is filled with an abundance of art, music, dance, and museums and theaters of each type. These cultural and heritage organizations are people of Cultural Tourism DC. Cultural Tourism DC is an organization featuring<span id="more-47"></span> over 230 members who develop, deliver and celebrate real encounters for Washington area citizens and site visitors.</p>
<p>These real encounters are available in DCâ€™s galleries and museums, in the parks and gardens, as well as in its concert halls and theaters. Going to any kind of our a lot more than 230 people will give you a wealthy and enjoyable experience. And that we allow you. Subscribe to our weekly Occasions Update to get the most recent report on cultural and heritage activities and occasions within the city.</p>
<p>Our cityâ€™s unique culture and heritage is the reason Washington, DC consistently ranks because the premier sightseeing destination within the U.S. Come explore and discover for yourself the delicately woven cultural cloth that&#8217;s Washington, DC.</p>
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		<title>Washington DC Has Numerous Cultural Museums</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visiting a cultural museum in Washington DC can be like taking a history class for the children in the family. There are several to choose from and many of them are free or have a very nominal cost. The American art museum is one of the Smithsonian&#8217;s and one of the largest collections of American [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Visiting a cultural museum in Washington DC can be like taking a history class for the children in the family. There are several to choose from and many of them are free or have a very nominal cost.</p>
<p>The American art museum is one of the Smithsonian&#8217;s and one of the largest collections of American art can be found there. It is a good reflection of the American culture and diversity. <br />The B&#8217;nai B&#8217;rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum is a great place to visit if you are interested in Jewish history. It takes advance reservations<span id="more-46"></span> so it is important to arrive early and plan on spending at least half the day. Very small children might not enjoy this graphic museum.<br />The Black Fashion Museum is fun if you want to look at black fashion from the past and up to the present day. It is provides a nice short visit and all ages would enjoy visiting this unique museum. <br />The Children&#8217;s Museum is a must see for the whole family. This cultural opportunity will remind everyone that it is important to be a lifetime learner and that there are always new things for everyone to find out about. Old and young can have a nice day at this interesting museum.</p>
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		<title>Learning About Culture Can Be Had In Washington DC</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington DC is a place which is full of history, both US history and local history, and there are several themes which allow visitors to learn about the culture of the people living in the city today, and the past events which took place there. Whether you are looking for a history lesson about your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washington DC is a place which is full of history, both US history and local history, and there are several themes which allow visitors to learn about the culture of the people living in the city today, and the past events which took place there. Whether you are looking for a history lesson about your Country, or just want to learn what the locals do, there are several places of interest you can visit, to do either or both. </p>
<p>Visiting the various musuems, city hotspots where the locals hang out, art galleries, restaurants, outdoor<span id="more-45"></span> and indoor shopping centers, and other places of interest will really allow a tourist to see the daily life of the people who live there. Also asking locals where to go is a great way to see what the culture really thrives on, and what the people living in this area are really in tune with. There is no one way to learn about the culture of Washington DC, just visit several places of interest, and speaking to the locals is a great way to start learning about culture. But, there are several things to do, places to see, and people to meet to fully appreciate the culture of Washington DC.</p>
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		<title>Washington DC Can Serve For A Learning Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of historic places that can be toured by families and groups who visit our nation&#8217;s capital is truly astounding. From exhibits in the Smithsonian, to historic monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, practically everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about American history can be found in Washington, D.C. Of course, the capital&#8217;s history is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The number of historic places that can be toured by families and groups who visit our nation&#8217;s capital is truly astounding. From exhibits in the Smithsonian, to historic monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, practically everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about American history can be found in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>Of course, the capital&#8217;s history is just as interesting as the country&#8217;s. Founded in the late 19th century, Washington was once a swampy parcel of land<span id="more-44"></span> that few people had ever visited. After it became the nation&#8217;s capital, it was still a place that few politician&#8217;s wives cared for. Today Washington is seen by millions of tourists each year, and they all come away with the same sense of awe over our country&#8217;s incredible past.</p>
<p>From humble beginnings, Foggy Bottom, as Washington is often called, has grown to become one of the world&#8217;s most fascinating and influential cities. In addition to its monuments and museums, Washington is known for its cherry trees, its army of lobbyists and buildings like the Watergate. If you get the chance to visit this amazing city, then you will see the good along with the not so good, but it will certainly be a learning experience.</p>
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		<title>Top 3 List: DC First-Timers</title>
		<link>http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2011/07/24/top-3-list-dc-first-timers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s say you live out in rural Virginia with a pasture on one side and a barn on the other. You&#8217;ve got satellite star internet at home and you&#8217;ve been reading a lot about the cultural scene in Washington DC so you decide to take a quick trip into the city&#8230;what do you see? Here [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s say you live out in rural Virginia with a pasture on one side and a barn on the other. You&#8217;ve got <a href='http://www.satellitestarinternet.com' >satellite star internet</a> at home and you&#8217;ve been reading a lot about the cultural scene in Washington DC so you decide to take a quick trip into the city&#8230;what do you see? Here are a few of our best picks for the best of the best when it comes to DC novices&#8230;<br />National Gallery of Art &#8211; If you&#8217;re at all into art the National<span id="more-42"></span> Gallery should be your first stop. There are halls and halls full of famous and should-be-famous works and you&#8217;ll gain a newfound appreciation for exactly how worldly DC really is.<br />Pink Line Project &#8211; If you&#8217;re interested in knowing more about the artists who call DC home, head to the Pink Line Project&#8217;s main office to get a brochure. They can point you towards galleries who specialize in local artists and map you out a plan.<br />Ben&#8217;s Chili Bowl &#8211; We had to put this one on here because, well, it&#8217;s just so good! Don&#8217;t miss Ben&#8217;s and his delicious and filling chili.</p>
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		<title>Komi DC restaurant makes the grade</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unlike most fine-dining restaurants that pride themselves on glamour and showiness, Komi is a restaurant that thrives on mystique and simplicity. The exterior of its location on 17th St. NW is non-descript, with a few closed windows and the name in bold red and black. The website is equally sparsea blank white background with a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unlike most fine-dining restaurants that pride themselves on glamour and showiness, Komi is a restaurant that thrives on mystique and simplicity. The exterior of its location on 17<sup>th</sup> St. NW is non-descript, with a few closed windows and the name in bold red and black. The website is equally sparsea blank white background with a small viewing window that shows a procession of pictures of a man gathering vegetables. A sign nearby reads &#8220;Komi&#8221; in what appears to be Cyrillic. The menu options below invite the user to contact them for more information, and the menu is a mystery other than that it&#8217;s set at 125.The reason for the lack of information (or at least one of the reasons) is that Komi is a tasting restaurant, which offers a continuing series of delicacies to make your night one to remember. Each new treat is even more delicious when you don&#8217;t know what to expect. Suffice it to say that the majority of the food is Greek- and Italian-influenced.<span id="more-28"></span> Of course, it&#8217;s the job of restaurant critics to expound on the food, and if you&#8217;re interested in knowing more about what awaits you, you can check out reviews from <a href="http://www.frommers.com/"><em>Frommer&#8217;s</em></a>, the <em>Washington Post</em>, and the <em>DC Foodie</em>. In 2009, the <em>Washingtonian </em>named Komi the city&#8217;s best restaurant.If you dig even deeper, you can deduce that the man in the photographs on the website is probably none other than owner and chef Johnny Monis. Despite his young age, Monis has created a slice of heaven in his small restaurant, one that tastes great no matter what you&#8217;re expecting.</p>
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		<title>Tour the White House like a pro</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although our nation&#8217;s capital is open to everybody who wants to come and experience the heart of America, it&#8217;s impossible to have a successful tour without planning. There are both security and logistical questions to consider. Follow this guide and you&#8217;ll have an educational and enriching experience.First, you must make plans with one of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although our nation&#8217;s capital is open to everybody who wants to come and experience the heart of America, it&#8217;s impossible to have a successful tour without planning. There are both security and logistical questions to consider. Follow this guide and you&#8217;ll have an educational and enriching experience.First, you must make plans with one of the <a href="http://www.house.gov/writerep/">Congressional representatives of your state</a>, at least a month in advance of your chosen date. You don&#8217;t have to wait that long, thoughespecially prepared groups can make plans up to six months in advance. Before you finalize a date, talk it over with everyone in your group, which must be ten people or more. While this might seem like a large number, it&#8217;s a great way to plan a trip together with the extended family that you haven&#8217;t seen since that last Thanksgiving dinner.<span id="more-14"></span> Otherwise, you can add a request to be matched up with another small group in your proposal.Once your date has been chosen, you have to go through the security process. Every member of the group must be cleared by the U.S. Secret Servicethat means even children and old Aunt Hattie. If the person is under fourteen, clearance can be gained simply by listing the name and birth. Everybody who is over fourteen must list this information along with their social security number and citizenship. If you don&#8217;t include this information in your initial request, it must be received by the ticket office at least five business days before the tour.Once you&#8217;re past all that, you&#8217;ve done the hardest part, but there&#8217;s still one more thing to consider: packing. If you have any prohibited items on you, you won&#8217;t be allowed to enter, and there are no storage areas around the White House. Besides obvious items like guns, knives, and other weapons, leave home personal grooming items, pens and needles, cameras and recorders, and any bags, backpacks, or purses.</p>
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		<title>Lesser-known attractions in the DC area</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody can list the big names to check off your first trip to Washington, D.C.: The White House. The Smithsonian Museums. The Lincoln Memorial. But if you&#8217;re on your second or third visit, or if you&#8217;re a local, there&#8217;s plenty of opportunity to get out of the mainstream and visit some other D.C. treasures. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everybody can list the big names to check off your first trip to Washington, D.C.: The White House. The Smithsonian Museums. The Lincoln Memorial. But if you&#8217;re on your second or third visit, or if you&#8217;re a local, there&#8217;s plenty of opportunity to get out of the mainstream and visit some other D.C. treasures.
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<li><strong>The Library of Congress</strong> is more than just the largest library in the world. It regularly features rotating exhibits like &#8220;Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture&#8221; which looks at the role Bob Hope played in American political history. In addition, the amazing architecture and art collection of the Library is always on display.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.usbg.gov/"><strong>The United States Botanic Garden</strong></a> is a gorgeous piece of history dating back to 1816. Today, the Garden not only houses over 26,000 plants in a variety of categories, but also promotes sustainability and environmental concerns. <span id="more-12"></span>Taking a journey through the gardens after visiting some of the more popular areas is a perfect way to reconnect with nature.</li>
<li><strong>Gravelly Point </strong>is located right across the Potomac and is a popular sightseeing spot for airplane aficionados. It&#8217;s just north of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and visitors can also see an exhibit of flight curiosities in the Exhibit Hall of Terminal A. However, the real thrill is standing at the end of the runway and feeling the rush as planes launch and come in for landings.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.oakhillcemeterydc.org/"><strong>The Oak Hill Cemetery</strong></a> in Georgetown was founded in the 19<sup>th</sup> century and provides a beautiful example of that era&#8217;s Romantic movement in Architecture. Visitors can see graves dating back to the Civil War and some even earlier. Founder William Wilson Corcoran wanted the Cemetery to be a respectful and popular site for visitors and family members alike, and his wishes have survived up to the present day.</li>
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