Of the NEW NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY FILM
An evening of cultural celebration on behalf of the
Association for the Protection of Afghan Archaeology and the People of Afghanistan
APRIL 5th 2005 AT: 6:00 PM, RECEPTION, Hors d’Oeuvres and Beverages
7:15 PM, SCREENING
8:15-8:45 PM, Q&A
Situated at the crossroads of the Indian peninsula, the Iranian Plateau and Central Asia, Afghanistan enjoys an exceptional location, as a result, its unique arts reflect the passing of many civilizations on its soil, throughout History. One of many different striking examples of Afghan cultural fusion is the Greek-Buddhist art of Gandhara, as seen in Bamiyan. Indeed it is in Afghanistan and through that Greek-Buddhist art form that the human image of Buddha was represented for the first time ever in Central Asia.
From golden treasures and ancient statues to films and artwork, much of Afghanistan’s rich cultural heritage has been devastated by war and foreign terrorism over the past three decades. A new National Geographic Special, “Lost Treasures of Afghanistan” highlights the efforts of brave Afghans determined to save their past and the treasures they have helped recover, the Bactrian Gold, one of the ancient world’s richest golden treasures; precious artworks’, the country’s entire film archive, and finally the exciting search for a 1,000-foot-long reclining Bamiyan Buddha statue, possibly lying buried in the ruins of a Royal Monastery near the two huge Buddha statues blown up by the Taliban in March 2001.
The Exclusive Premiere of "Lost Treasures of Afghanistan"is graciously hosted by KQED Public Broadcasting, President and CEO Jeff Clarke and CBS5 anchor Dana King, in company of APAA President Professor Zemaryalai Tarzi, APAA Board Members and Special Guests.
At the: KQED Public Broadcasting
2601 Mariposa Street San Francisco, CA 94110 www.kqed.org
Please R.S.V.P: by March 30th 2005 at RSVP_05@apaa.info or at 415-479-6201 xt 2
To support APAA efforts in Afghanistan please make your Tax Deductible donations on line at www.apaa.info Or by mail at: APAA P.O. Box 6798 San Rafael, CA 94903-0798
An APAA Pledge Book will also be available throughout the evening.
