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AGA KHAN TRUST FOR CULTURE and His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Canada

cordially invite you to attend

The Historic Cities Programme Exhibition, July 4-14
at The Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana & Centre
4623 11 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta

Launch event:
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
Please RSVP by June 30: 2008HCP@gmail.com

An exhibit showcasing major restoration projects undertaken by
The Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme
Al-Azhar Park, Cairo, Egypt - The Citadel of Aleppo and Masyaf, Syria
Djingereyber Mosque, Timbuktu, Mali - Timur Shah Mausoleum, Kabul, Afghanistan - Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi, India

[walli]

There will also be an opportunity to view the exhibit during the Ismaili Muslim Stampede Breakfast, to be held at the same location on the morning of Saturday July 5th. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8am.

NOTE - this is a huge event, so be prepared to park a ways away and walk. Follow the people!

[walli]

There is more background information on the AKTC Historic Cities Programme at http://www.akdn.org/agency/aktc_hcsp.html. I went to the breakfast on Saturday morning, and the exhibition, though small, is certainly worthy of a visit. The work being conducted is extensive and very thoughtful. There are certainly things here for us to consider even in Calgary.

Additionally, there is a personal photoshare on the web from the Stampede Breakfast, which also includes a couple pictures of the exhibition area. Have a look - might inspire you to reserve some time for a visit:
http://photoshare.shaw.ca/messages/viewthumb/4308854448-1215276246-53650/parm/page/1/15/

If anyone else went to the breakfast and saw the exhibition, please do share here. It will be useful for people who are on the fence with regards to visiting it or not.