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Women in Afghanistan (Or, I get by with some help from my friends)
Women in Afghanistan (Or, I get by with some help from my friends).
Posted in Education, Food, Uncategorized
Tagged Afghanistan, anthropology, bread, children, culture, education, food, Hazara, Women's Rights
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Women in Afghanistan (Or, I get by with some help from my friends)
In response to the “Typical day in an Afghan Village” post, reader gumiii asked the following question: “Do women have some sort of informal gathering among themselves too as a way of socializing or is this outright banned?” I think … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, culture, economic development, gossip, na'an, social life, Women's Rights
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Originally posted on Bridging War and Hope:
The creative elements of Bridging War & Hope were wrapped up a few weeks ago. The day after I finished it I started a two-week vacation. I’m still on that vacation, but wanted…
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Thank you for reading
I’d like to take time out from the normal blog to thank each and everyone who has read the material. I am new to blogging, as many of you might notice, and frankly, the etiquette and methodologies are new and … Continue reading
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An essay on Open Eyes and Mind, while “Walking the Walk”
An essay on Open Eyes and Mind, while “Walking the Walk”.
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Food, How stuff is made, Shopping, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, Afghanistan, agriculture, anthropology, children, construction, culture, education, farming, food, geography, Hazara, mountains, pictures, scenery, travel
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An essay on Open Eyes and Mind, while “Walking the Walk”
This is a guest blog by my good friend, Zok. Zok is an interesting character, a person who has lived through the break up of the former Yugoslavia, and expert on ethnic relations, a talented geographer, a gifted photographer and … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, agriculture, culture, ethnic, farming, geography
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A Day in a Village
A Day in a Village.
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Tagged adventure, Afghanistan, agriculture, anthropology, bread, children, culture, education, farming, food, na'an, pictures, play, politics, scenery, travel
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A Day in a Village
While there is no “typical” Afghan village, village life is remarkably similar throughout Afghanistan. The rhythm of life is ruled by prayer, meals and work, and since the majority of Afghanistan is rural, the village tempo illustrated here is that … Continue reading
Sounds of Afghanistan
Sounds of Afghanistan.
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Tagged adventure, Afghanistan, agriculture, anthropology, education, farming, Kabul, scenery, Taj Beg Palace, Women's Rights
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Sounds of Afghanistan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44768906@N06/7803658034/
My friend, Zok, took this video from the grounds of Taj Beg Palace (Also known as “The Queen’s Palace” south of Kabul. This palace was built in the 1920s by German engineers by King Amanullah, and was the family residence for only a few years before he was deposed. In this palace, Queen Sorayah started the first Afghan women’s suffrage movement, and removed her veil in public, which was filmed. The film of Queen Sorayah removing her veil circulated world wide, and when it was seen in rural Afghanistan, started a Taliban-esque revolt, which ended in Amanullah being chased from the country. You’ll note that the surrounding area is peaceful and well-developed. When we first arrived in 2009, the walls were typical mud and straw and now they are baked brick.
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