December 11, 2008

Chief of Protocol Brinker Hosts Diplomats for Holiday Open House - Ambassador Somogyi's Family Attend White House and Blair House Events
 

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush invited families of Ambassadors to the U.S. for the "Holiday Open House at the White House 2008" on December 6, 2008. Ambassador Ferenc Somogyi, Mrs. Andrea Bors Somogyi and their two sons, Balázs and Bence, enjoyed the exclusive tour of the home and main office building of the President of the United States.

  

Vermeil Room in the White House

East Room

Green Room

The official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room

The ornaments featured on the tree are decorated by artists from around the country

The State Dining Room where a Christmas Show took place

Grand Foyer


Following the tour of the White House, the Ambassadors and their families were invited for holiday "Tea and Treats" by U.S. Chief of Protocol Nancy Brinker. The celebration took place at Blair House, the guest house of the U.S. President.
 

The Somogyis with U.S. Chief of Protocol Nancy Brinker (middle), a great friend of Hungary, at Blair House