The event is part of a series of programs hosted by Colombian Ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzón and his wife Pilar Lozano, commemorating the bicentennial of diplomatic relations between Colombia and the United States. Assistant Secretary Satterfield will highlight the importance of cultural exchange to the bilateral relationship, Center Stage’s role in strengthening cultural ties, and the State Department’s commitment to women’s empowerment.
Since Center Stage’s launch in 2012, 29 groups from Algeria, Egypt, Haiti, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Tanzania, Ukraine, and Vietnam have made month-long tours from coast to coast. Artists perform in venues such as colleges and universities, festivals, music clubs, and cultural centers, which allow international musicians to share their talent with American audiences, with the intention of building mutual understanding through culture.
ECA administers Center Stage in partnership with the New England Foundation for the Arts and Lisa Booth Management, Inc. For more information, please contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at ECA-Press@state.gov. Follow the event on Twitter @ECA_AS using the hashtag #COLUSA200Years.
