Friday, March 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM Rare opportunity for an intimate evening at the residence of the Ambassador of Burkina Faso Sample delicacies from Burkina Faso; meet other internationally-minded professionals! Event Details Have you been to Burkina Faso? Have you tasted some of its delicious dishes, or witnessed its beautiful art? Now is your chance… Join us for a dinner reception with wine to discover Burkina Faso! Experience an enriching evening of traditions of this West African nation…and support the efforts of women with a silent auction! The International Club of DC with the Ambassador of Burkina Faso cordially invites you to an evening of rich culture, exquisite art, and authentic cuisine to celebrate Burkina Faso, and the efforts of women to enrich their lives in commemoration of International Women’s Day. You will be welcomed to the residence by Mrs. Araba Kadidiatou Yonli, the ambassador’s wife, who will talk about Burkina Faso and women’s achievements in the country. Then, get a chance to bid on a variety of luxurious items made by the women of Burkina Faso (sponsored by Art et Coton) in our silent auction. Afterwards, enjoy a short movie presentation about Burkina Faso, and feast on a dinner buffet featuring traditional delicacies prepared by the ambassador’s chef. Conclude your evening in the company of other attendees and relaxing atmosphere of the art and culture. Some of thefabulous, one-of-a-kind items available for bidding and purchase include*:   :: Hand painted cotton tapestries :: Jewelry and earrings of bronze, wood, and semi-precious stones :: Hand-dyed shawls and scarves :: Unique bracelets of leather-coated wood :: Purses and wallets :: Shoes and slippers :: Hand-woven baskets and bags :: All-natural shea nut butter body cream ….and more! *Note: Items for bidding and purchase subject to change Dinner Menu Steamed fonio with ground nut butter stew Rice with leaf/peanut stew Fried sweet potatoes with tomato sauce Fried plantains Beef skewer Garlic Chicken Drinks** Ginger juice with pineapple flavor Hibiscus flower juice with menthe favor Requested Attire Business or cocktail attire is requested. Tickets and Registration Tickets are only $45 for a limited time and $65 afterwards. 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 Residence of the Ambassador of Burkina Faso 6338 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20011 Additional Event Information & Notes History of International Women's Day International Women’s Day is dedicated to the celebration of women’s social, economic and political achievements worldwide. In the United States, this official day of observance is rooted in women’s efforts to campaign for rights to work, vote and hold public office, culminating on March 8, 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter work hours, better pay, voting rights and an end to child labor. In the early 1910s, the concept gained recognition in the international community and grew momentum as women across Europe continued to fight for the right to work and protest against ensuing world conflict. About Art et Coton (Sponsor of the silent auction) Art et Coton is a valorization initiative for cotton produced in Burkina Faso through a chain fully run by the main actors being rural women. From seed picking to ginning, from ginning to spinning, hands and always hands are the main conversion, creation seduction, and conquest tools of these anonymous craftspersons. Ancestral techniques coupled with mastered modern inputs, in harmony with social value, kindle the practical and useful craft creation. Every art work of Art et Coton is unique and discloses these women's serenity of minds, endowed with expert hands.