Friday, January 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM Enjoy an enchanting evening of Romanian culture Meet other internationally-minded professionals in town Event Details Less than 10 tickets remain. Please reserve your tickets soon! The International Club of DC, in cooperation with the Embassy of Romania, cordially requests the pleasure of your company for an enchanting evening at the residence of Ambassador Vierita to celebrate Romanian culture, art, and cuisine. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover Romania! The evening begins with a presentation about Romania’s culture, geography, trade, and tourism. After the presentation you will be invited to feast on a sumptuous buffet of traditional Romanian delicacies prepared by the embassy chef along with wine served at the open bar. While you dine, enjoy the enchanting melodies of the children from the Sunday School of the Romanian Orthodox Holy Cross Church of Alexandria as they sing a special group chorus accompanied by the piano. The evening also provides you with an opportunity to meet diplomatic personnel at the embassy as well as International Club of DC members in attendance. Menu “Fasole batuta” Mashed beans spread “Salata de boeuf” Chicken salad with chopped vegetables and mayo “Sarmalute in foi de varza” Cabbage Rolls “Salata de vinete” Roasted eggplant dip “Carne de vita cu legume” Roasted beef and vegetables “Piept de pui cu cartofi taranesti” Chicken breast with rustic potatoes “Salata cu ciuperci” Mushroom salad “Snitel de pui” Chicken Schnitzel Cheese and fruits “Placinta cu branza“ Cheese pie Romanian red and white wines Soft drinks About Romania Romania is situated in the southeastern part of Central Europe and shares borders with Hungary to the northwest, Serbia to the northwest, Bulgaria to the north, the Black Sea to the southeast, Ukraine to the east north and the Republic of Moldova to the east. Roughly the size of Oregon, Romania is the second largest country in the area, after Poland Bucharest — the capital city of Romania — is located at the same latitude with the cities of Portland - Oregon; Montreal - Canada; Venice - Italy; and Bordeaux - France. Romania's territory features splendid mountains, beautiful rolling hills, fertile plains and numerous rivers and lakes. The Carpathian Mountains traverse the center of the country, bordered on both sides by foothills and finally the great plains of the outer rim. Forests cover over one quarter of the country and the fauna is one of the richest in Europe including bears, deer, lynx, chamois and wolves. The legendary Danube River ends its eight-country journey at the Black Sea, after forming one of the largest and most biodiverse wetlands in the world, the Danube Delta. About a third of the country consists of the Carpathian Mountains (also known as the Transylvanian Alps). Another third is hills and plateaus, rich with orchards and vineyards. The final third is a fertile plain, largely devoted to agriculture. Requested Attire Business or cocktail attire requested. Tickets and Registration Less than 5 tickets remain! Tickets are $75. Please reserve your tickets soon, as capacity at the ambassador's residence is limited. Cancellation Policy Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer cancelations or refunds on line ticket purchases. Address Ambassador’s Residence 2500 30th Street NW Washington, DC 20008 Additional Event Information & Notes