VANCOUVER, June 17 /CNW Telbec/ – As the thought-provoking travelling exhibition, Bridges that Unite enters its final week at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, an exciting program of events invites Vancouver to see the world through new eyes.
Behind the grim headlines about poverty in the developing world are rich cultures anchored in tradition. This week, Bridges that Unite will showcase the work of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKDN), an agency that believes the preservation and revitalization of culture can be a catalyst for social and economic development in some of the poorest parts of the world.
– Screening of the film Let The Beauty We Love Be What We Do: a 35-minute journey from the deserts of West Africa to the foothills of the Himalayas to witness how culture can transform lives. Wednesday, June 18 at noon. Free Admission.
– Musical performances with Afghan virtuoso Homayun Sakhi, on Wednesday, June 18, 7-8 pm, and Thursday, June 19 at noon, at the Roundhouse Performance Centre, in collaboration with the Aga Khan
Music Initiative in Central Asia. Free Admission. Limited Seating. For tickets: events@bridgesthatunite.ca
Bridges that Unite, which continues daily until June 22, invites visitors to consider Canada’s role in the world through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in some of the world’s most isolated and impoverished regions. Thought-provoking stories, spanning several continents, are told through powerful images, evocative soundscapes and interactive, multimedia components. Admission is free.
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