�[EXTERNAL] VP pool report #2 4/21: Dancing and music to greet VP

The vice president was greeted with an arrival ceremony here at the airport. An airport crew hurriedly rolled out a lengthy red carpet as traditional dancers began warming up to music.�

The vice president and second lady walked down the stairs of AF2 at 9:50 a.m., holding hands and without their children. VP Vance is in a blue suit and red tie. Mrs. Vance emerged in a long, sleeveless coral dress, and at some point soon after reaching the bottom of the steps had draped a white blazer over her shoulders.�

The vice president walked down the red carpet off to another area of the tarmac and stood under a tent structure that had been erected with plants surrounding it and listened as a military band played the Star Bangled Banner. He then continued to walk the lengthy red carpet, which has been fashioned into a triangle route, before being saluted again and walking back to AF2. The Second Lady watched from next to the plane, and then the children emerged from AF2 in traditional clothing: the boys in kurtas (long sleeve tunics) and Mirabel in a long dress with embellished sleeves.

The family approached the dancers, who were on a small platform, briefly watched and posed for some photos before walking by press — both pool and local reporters. The VP did not stop to talk, but said, “Hey guys, good morning,” as he walked by the pool.�

He picked up Mirabel and the family continued walking out of sight.

Pool is holding in a motorcade van. We’ve been advised that we’re heading next to a cultural site the family is visiting.

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Natalie Allison

White House Reporter

The Washington Post

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