LECTURE- Rory Stewart in conversation with Dan Harris, ABC News, 4/20, NYC
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Rory Stewart in conversation with Dan Harris, ABC News
Friday, April 20, 2007, 6:30 PM
Rebuilding Afghanistan's Cultural Heritage
At Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York City
Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue at 70th Street
New York City
www.AsiaSociety.org
ASIA SOCIETY Presents:
Rory Stewart, Chief Executive of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation
talks with journalist Dan Harris, anchor of ABC "World News Sunday,"
about how the preservation and regeneration of Afghan culture is
vitally and urgently linked to the country's much needed economic,
social and urban reconstruction.
The Turquoise Mountain Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental
organisation has established Afghanistan's first Centre for
Traditional Afghan Arts and Architecture, training men and women in
traditional woodwork, calligraphy and ceramics. The Foundation is also
working to rebuild and regenerate the historic commercial center of
Kabul, following the model of successful redevelopments of historic
city centers throughout the Islamic world.
>From 2000-2002, Rory Stewart walked across Pakistan, Iran,
Afghanistan, India and Nepal, a journey of 6000 miles which formed the
basis of his prize-winning book The Places in Between. His second
book, The Prince of the Marshes and Other Occupational Hazards of a
Year in Iraq, chronicles his 2003-2004 tenure as coalition Deputy
Governor of Maysan and Dhi Qar, two provinces in southern Iraq.
Stewart was a guest Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times throughout
the month of March. He lives in Kabul.
Dan Harris has covered many of the biggest stories in recent years for
ABC. He has reported from such diverse datelines as: Ground Zero,
Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Korea, Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.
He has also spent many months in Iraq, both before and after the
US-led invasion. In addition to being anchor of "World News Sunday"
Harris is a New York-based correspondent for ABC News' broadcasts and
platforms, including "World News with Charles Gibson," "Good Morning
America," "Nightline," ABC News Digital and ABC News Radio. Please
visit: www.turquoisemountain.org
Followed by a book signing.
$ 7 students w/ valid ID and Seniors;
$ 10 Asia Society members;
$12 nonmembers
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