Saturday University: World Little Known
Central Asia, its Histories and Place in Today's World
The Silk Roads: Central Asia in the Wider World
February 26th - 9:30am-11am
Prof. Daniel Waugh, University of Washington
Seattle Asian Art Museum (Volunteer Park), Stimson Auditorium
Central Asia played a crucial role in cultural and economic exchange across Eurasia along the many routes that made up the historic "Silk Road."
Come early to stretch! Yoga classes offered by 8 Limbs Yoga at 8:30 am (beginners welcome); pay by voluntary donation. Please bring your own mats.
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From Silk Road travel to contemporary social and political challenges in post-Soviet republics, this series investigates the region from Uzbekistan to Mongolia. Cosponsored by the University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. Teacher clock hours available.
Other lectures in this series:
Mar 5: Crafting Culture in Soviet Central Asia: Writers, Actors and Ordinary People
Mar 12: Religious Pluralism of Central Asia
Mar 19, Part 1: Central Asian Nomads Today: Musical Storytelling
Mar 19, Part 2: Esoteric Buddhism in Japan: The Lineage of Shingon
Mar 26: Colorful Ikat Textile Design and Central Asian Aesthetics
Apr 2: Women’s Work in Central Asia: Past and Present
Apr 9: Struggles of Central Asia Since Independence
Apr 16: Creating Community Solutions to Rural Issues in Central Asia
Questions? Email Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas: gardnercenter@seattleartmuseum.org
Tickets
(buy them here! by phone: 206-654-3121 or email: boxoffice@seattleartmuseum.org)
Series
Members: $40.00
Adults: $80.00
Individual Lecture
Members: $5.00
Adults: $10.00
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