🇺🇸 Culture Share Saturday: Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸
Washington, D.C. is the heart of American history and politics, home to iconic landmarks like the White House, the Capitol, and the Lincoln Memorial. It’s also a city rich in museums, culture, and global connections. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of its most famous celebrations, symbolizing friendship between the U.S. and Japan.

🗽 Teach your students about: 🔹 The White House — where the U.S. President lives and works 🔹 The Capitol Building — the seat of the U.S. Congress 🔹 The Lincoln Memorial — a tribute to the president who ended slavery 🔹 The National Cherry Blossom Festival and its cultural meaning

💻 Take a virtual tour! Explore D.C. landmarks in 360°: washington.org/discover-dc-360

🗣️ Try a discussion activity: • “What U.S. monument would you most like to visit?” • “How do people in your country celebrate important cultural events?” • “Why do countries create national monuments?”