
Award winning South African adult contemporary recording artist Lira and prominent band Mi Casa will join celebrated West African DJ Anané Vega and Her Excellency Ambassador Tebelelo Seretse of the Republic of Botswana to the United States in a press meet and greet to formally announce their involvement in the 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball. Taking place in Washington, DC in honor of United States President, Barack Obama following the official swearing in ceremonies on January 21, 2013. The illustrious event will be held at the The Mead Center for American Theater, Home of the Arena Stage. Acclaimed American DJ Biz Markie will be featured on the main stage, other VIPS and celebrities will be announced in the coming days.
The Johannesburg press event will take place Saturday, December 15, 2013 in the main lobby of the Michelangelo Hotel located at 135 West Street, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandown, 20146 at 10:00am. The Ambassadors Inaugural Ball will include a stirring tribute, honoring President Barack & First Lady Michelle Obama . Participating in this tribute will be other Heads of State, Ambassadors, Dignitaries, Consul Generals, and key Embassy officials. This event will also be attended by members of the United States Congress, State Department officials, cabinet members, appointees, as well as, other luminaries of politics and business. The 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball: Promoting International Peace, Unity & Diplomacy will be hosted exclusively by the international Ambassadors community. With over 2,000 expected guests, this soiree will be one of the most memorable inauguration events. 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 , Kosovo , Morocco, Panama and the Republic of Botswana . Tickets may be purchased at http://ambassadorsball.eventbrite.com.