Embassies open their doors at Passport D.C.

A woman gets henna on her hand at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A colorful rickshaw is on display at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A market was set up outside of Pakistan's embassy. This woman examines a piece of clothing that is for sale. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A band performs live music at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A woman gives a visitor henna at Pakistan's embassy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A group plays a game similar to jacks at the Embassy of Malaysia. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

291321 Food vendors set up outside the Embassy of Malaysia. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Most of the embassies served a variety of traditional food. This dish, Konafah, is a dessert, served at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A craft table is set up for young participants at Egypt's embassy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt decorated its hall for Passport D.C. participants. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Barbados hosted a party in the backyard of its embassy. Festivities included dancing, grilled food and a tiki bar where guests sampled the region's rums. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Guests at Sri Lanka's embassy were able to try on the country's traditional clothing. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Hosts at the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka greeted guests outside with a taste of the country's cuisine. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

The Embassy of Afghanistan grilled meat in the backyard. Guests could purchase a plate of food and sit under tents on the embassy's lawn. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Cooks at the Embassy of Afghanistan blow the flames on the grill with a hairdryer. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Several participants in the embassy events also visited the Islamic Center of Washington for a tour of the mosque. Here, a woman dresses a visitor with a scarf before she enters the mosque. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A DJ at the Embassy of Belize poses for a picture. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

The backyard of Belize's embassy was filled with food and music. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Hosts greet the visitors at the Embassy of Belize. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

The day of open embassies meant long lines for Passport D.C. participants. Most embassies had outdoor entertainment to keep the crowds happy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Drummers play music for the crowd at the Embassy of the Republic of Cote D'Ivoire. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A host at the Ivory Coast's embassy poses for a picture. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Musicians play outside the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. The embassy also entertained the crowd with a DJ, who frequently played Psy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

Visitors line up for food outside the Dominican Republic's embassy. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

291342 Hosts at Haiti's embassy teach a young visitor how to play the drums. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania

A host at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia chats with visitors about the country's food and offers samples to the embassy's guests. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

WTOP/Rachel Nania