Cultural Diplomacy

The Humpty Dumpty Institute is committed to expanding people-to-people contact internationally through its cultural diplomacy program.  Working with the U.S. Department of State to help advance U.S. culture and values worldwide, HDI has organized and implemented programs in over a dozen countries since 2006.  These programs are currently undertaken by three HDI Celebrity Spokespersons:

Mary Wilson of the Supremes	Mary McBride	Blood Moon Therapy featuring Michael Lombardi

While traveling overseas on behalf of HDI, these American performers not only entertain but they also engage local populations through lectures and master classes. Special emphasis is placed on the mandate of the State Department’s Bureau of Cultural and Education Affairs (exchanges.state.gov) to reach disenfranchised audiences in non-traditional venues.  HDI’s Celebrity Spokespersons have thus done shows in war zones, prisons, rehabilitation centers, and other places that would not otherwise enjoy direct exposure to live performances by American artists.  

Recent Programs

Mary Lee's Corvette Erbil and Baghdad, Iraq 2012	Mary McBride Italy, Afghanistan and Albania 2012	Mary McBride Laos 2012	Mary Wilson Russia 2011
Mary McBride Russia 2011	Mary McBride Saudi Arabi and Pakistan 2011	Mary Wilson Sri Lanka 2007