Open house showcases SA products

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Members of SACCUSA recently had the opportunity to showcase their goods and services at the “Open Passport DC” festival held at the South African Embassy.

It is a Spring-time celebration of international cultures within the embassy district and the ideal platform to promote SA products in the USA. The event further assists in promoting partnerships between SACCUSA, the Department of Trade and Industry and the SA Embassy. As part of the festival, the first Saturday in May is devoted to embassy open houses.

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