As part of the Embassy Adoption Program, a D.C. effort that promotes cultural exchange between educational institutions, diplomatic missions, and international organizations, students from Hyde-Addison Elementary School in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. paid a visit to the Pakistan Embassy.
The kids used interesting presentations to demonstrate their understanding of Pakistan throughout the visit, focusing on the geography, rich sporting traditions, and lively culture of the nation.
The Embassy Adoption Program (EAP), a nearly 50-year collaboration between Washington Performing Arts and D.C. Public Schools, links thousands of fifth- and sixth-graders in classrooms across all D.C. wards each year with over 50 embassies and other diplomatic institutions, such as consular offices, government offices, representative offices, and others.
Under the direction of School Supervisor Marie Connolly, fifty exceptional fifth graders from Hyde-Addison Elementary School made a touching visit to the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C.
During his lively conversation with the young pupils, Ambassador Masood Khan stressed the value of long-term planning and critical thinking. In addition, he praised their perceptive talks and emphasized the importance of education in Pakistan and the US.
Masood Khan stated, “The government’s top priority is to bring Out-of-School children into mainstream education. Pakistan is investing heavily in the education sector.”
School Supervisor Marie Connolly expressed her gratitude to Ambassador Masood Khan for giving them this chance to learn about Pakistan, its people, and its culture.
The Embassy Adoption Program this year was especially noteworthy because it included a Pakistani school for the first time. The Roots Millennium School pupils
One of the most well-known school systems in Pakistan, Islamabad Campus, had insightful conversations with their colleagues at Hyde-Addison Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
During the occasion, special messages were played by Mr. Faisal Mushtaq, CEO of The Millennium Education, and Ms. Sabina Zakir, Director of Programs, expressing their sincere gratitude to Ambassador Masood Khan for this effort that connects young students from both countries.
Advocating for the value of interpersonal relationships in promoting global understanding, Ambassador Masood Khan urged students to take full advantage of contemporary communication technologies to establish virtual ties with individuals worldwide.
“You must read about and watch stuff about nations if you wish to learn about them. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, communication has undergone a transformation, and you may now interact with anyone via your displays, he said.
He urged the students to learn about Pakistani culture in a variety of ways, such as through reading, viewing documentaries, and having in-person conversations.
Through a partnership with Hyde-Addison Elementary School in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C. taught kids about Pakistan’s history, geography, people, food, art, music, and sports. Press and Cultural Attaché Zaigham Abbas led the introductions.
As a result of the visit, Ambassador Masood Khan extended a special invitation to the faculty and students to attend the mango festival at the Pakistani Embassy as honored guests. This gesture highlights the value of people-centered diplomacy and the close relationship between the Embassy and Hyde-Addison Elementary School, which will continue to foster friendship and an appreciation of different cultures for future generations.
