Inauguration Ball hosted by international community

Local Afro-Soul vocalist Lira is booked to perform on January 21st at The Mead Center for American Theatre in Washington, DC in celebration of the re-election of President Barack Obama. The event will be the first Inaugural Ball hosted exclusively by the international community.

Following the official swearing in ceremonies and parade, the Inauguration event will include a stirring tribute, honoring President Barack & First Lady Michelle Obama by musicians Lira, Mi Casa and Anané Vega, hosted by DJ Biz Markie. In attendance is the Ambassador to the U.S, Tebelelo Seretse of the Republic of Botswana as well as other Heads of State, Ambassadors, Dignitaries, Consul Generals, and key Embassy officials. Also attending will be members of the United States Congress, State Department officials, cabinet members, appointees, as well as, other luminaries of politics and business.

Host committee members representing a myriad of diverse races, religions, cultures and countries have partnered to present this event, including Ambassadors to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago [Dr. Neil Parsan], Kosovo [Mr. Akan Ismaili], Morocco [Mr. Rachad Bouhlal], Panama [Mr. Mario Jaramillo] and the Republic of Botswana. Proceeds from the 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball will support various domestic and international non-profit organizations, working diligently to make a difference in the lives of people in need and training the next generation of global leaders.

“The Ambassadors Ball will provide a monumental opportunity to congratulate the President on his reelection and honor his unwavering commitment to promoting peace and diplomacy throughout the world,” said Dr. Tebelelo Seretse.