Event ID # 51320
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 |
Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm 11:00 am - 7:00 pm 11:00 am - 7:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Event: Bridges That Unite Exhibition and Special Musical Performance |
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Host: Aga Khan Foundation Canada |
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Location: (Vancouver) Google Map
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Contact: Jennifer Morrow |
Phone: 613-697-9532 |
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Email: jennifer@akfc.ca |
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Website: http://www.bridgesthatunite.ca |
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Price: Free |
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Full details: BRIDGES THAT UNITE EXHIBITION This thought-provoking exhibition invites visitors to explore Canada’s leadership through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network in some of the world’s most isolated and impoverished regions. The exhibit showcases innovative economic, social and cultural initiatives to address the complex roots of poverty and contribute to sustainable prosperity and peace. The exhibition will be in Vancouver for 2 weeks as part of a cross-Canada tour throughout 2008. When: Daily from June 11 - 22, 2008 Weekdays 11:00am to 7:00 pm Weekends 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver BC, V6Z 2W3 ADMISSION IS FREE For more information, visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca
SPECIAL EVENT AS PART OF BRIDGES THAT UNITE The exhibition will also feature a special musical performance with Afghan virtuoso HOMAYUN SAKHI -- the outstanding Afghan rubâb player of his generation.Mr. Sakhi will be accompanied by Salar Nader, a remarkable tabla player and one of the best-known exponents of Afghan music today. The Art of the Afghan Rubâb performance is supported by the Aga Khan Music Initiative in Central Asia. When: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7pm Where: Roundhouse Performance Centre Admission is free but seating is limited. Reserve your free tickets at: events@bridgesthatunite.ca |
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