The Embassy of the Ukraine occupies a historical house in Georgetown. Inside the carefully restored main level harkens back to colonial times. Here, Ukrainian art and historical items mingle with American ones. It was here that the negotiations for the land which now comprises Washington, DC took place, and where George Washington met and had dinner with the landholders.
Ambassador Olexander Motsyk briefed us on issues of U.S. – Ukraine relations and his First Secretary, Denys Mykhailuk made us feel welcome as he showed us the important rooms of the house. Later there was a reception on the lower level with delicious food and wines from the Ukraine. We had a lovely time.
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- The Embassy of the Ukraine in Georgetown
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- The Embassy resides in the historic Forrest-Marbury House and has it’s importance described on this plaque at the front door.
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- In the Embassy Foyer there is a case filled with Ukrainian Easter Eggs
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- This is a real ostrich egg colored in the Ukrainian technique
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- Ukrainian Easter eggs
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- Ukrainian Easter eggs are consider works of art and highly treasured
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- In another case there were dolls wearing traditional dress
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- These were explained as being symbols of the right to reign. This example is in glass.
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- These examples are in wood. All are decorative and symbolic.
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- The main reception room at the embassy is ringed with photos of Ukrainian technology and culture
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- A photo of a Ukrainian woman showed a loving face.
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- Ambassador Olexander Motsyk briefed us on issues relating to Ukrainian-U.S. relations
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- Adjacent to the main reception room is a room preserved as it was when George Washington dined here.
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- Beautiful Federalist style furniture filled the room
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- First Secretary to the Ambassador, Denys Mykhailuk described the items in the room.
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- Diana Belchase posing with a portrait of George Washington at the Ukrainian Embassy
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- There is a lovely inner courtyard
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- Afterward we were invited to the lower level for a lovely reception with wines from the Ukraine
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- And a buffet of delicious Ukrainian specialties
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- The food was delicious
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- the reception room was on the lower level.
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- First Secretary to the Ambassador, Denys Mykhailuk on the left poses with Diana Belchase and Ambassador Olexander Motsyk on the right
I personally delivered a copy of Eckhardt Tolle’s “Power of Now” to the Ukraine Embassy on September 25 at approximately twelve midnight. This copy was sent special delivery from Predident Barack O’bama to the people of the Ukraine. Enjoy!