“I have believed for a long time that we are all in this together and actions by our country as well as others affect the whole. is only one entity in the global picture,” said Michael Williams of the Harrisonburg Kurdish String Ensemble. “Because of my experience traveling to and performing at the Expo, I have become much more aware that the U.S. Their fusion of Appalachian/Country music with the unique sounds of Kurdish classical traditions exemplifies the depth of fusion while also demonstrating the United States’ inclusiveness and multiculturalism. One of the first USA Pavilion performers was the Harrisonburg Kurdish String Ensemble, which is made up of U.S.-born fiddlers and newly arrived Kurdish American immigrants, who gave a dozen concerts at the USA Pavilion in October. These cultural performers included subject-matter expert speakers, chefs, athletes, spoken word artists, musicians, dancers, and acrobats who all offered a unique perspective and display of cultural significance. Across six months, the USA Pavilion welcomed 323 individual performers and speakers representing 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Anything feels tangible, like the idea of coming to a new country and just diving in.”Īlongside Youth Ambassadors, Cultural Performers worked to bring the pavilion to life. Youth Ambassador Michael Amatulli agrees that his experience at Expo 2020 Dubai allowed both professional and personal growth: “I’m more able and willing to do things that others would see as impossible. Youth Ambassador Alyssa Kristeller added, “…coming to a place with so much ‘contagious ambition’ really made me realize that I didn’t have to wait to do things.” “I have always loved travel as an escape, but my time in Dubai taught me that instead, I could use this experience to create a new reality as the best version of myself,” said Youth Ambassador Tarek Meah. While the Youth Ambassadors worked to educate and represent the United States to USA Pavilion visitors, they were also exploring and sharing other countries’ pavilions, all while sharpening crucial skills and evolving into future leaders. As long as you’re making an effort to speak someone’s language to them-it shows!” Youth Ambassador Vishnu Rao reflected on his experience: “Learning to deal with different personalities through the many interactions with guests will help prepare me for my future career as a medical professional interacting with patients.”Īdded Eleanor Harlan: “I’ve become more confident in myself having been here-particularly regarding public speaking to high-level people in a foreign language. Department of State exchange programs including the Fulbright Program, the National Security Languages for Youth Initiative, the Critical Language Scholarship, and the Boren Scholarship. Many Youth Ambassadors were also alumni of other U.S. The Youth Ambassadors collectively spoke 25 languages - including Arabic, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and Urdu - and were experts in everything from sustainable design and public health to broadcast journalism and mechanical engineering. This was the most diverse USA Pavilion Youth Ambassador cohort on record, with the 75 Youth Ambassadors representing 37 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 79 colleges and universities worldwide. history and culture while building people-to-people connections with all who visited. The USA Pavilion Youth Ambassadors served as greeters and guides, sharing knowledge on exhibits about U.S. Department of State and our Network of citizen diplomats, led the recruitment campaign to identify these “Faces of America:” Youth Ambassadors and Cultural Performers, representing all 50 U.S. Global Ties U.S., in collaboration with the U.S. culture, values, and innovation through citizen diplomacy. Landes Photography.įrom Octoto March 31, 2022, the USA Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai provided a window into the United States, introducing Expo attendees to U.S. USA Pavilion Youth Ambassadors pose in front of the Washington Monument during a September launch week event in Washington, DC before Expo 2020 Dubai opened in October.
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