Citizen Diplomacy tour to Iran - October 2008

Citizen Diplomacy tour to Iran - October 2008

Visit a Rich & Ancient Place

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Event InfoHost:
Global Exchange
Type:
Education - Study Group
Time and PlaceStart Time:
Friday, October 10, 2008 at 9:00am
End Time:
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 12:00am
Location:
Global Exchange
Street:
2017 Mission Street, 2nd Floor
City/Town:
San Francisco, CA

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Contact InfoPhone:
4155755528
Email:
sanaz@globalexchange.org
Description
As the Bush Administration continues to beat the drums of war towards Iran, it has become even more important for Americans to educate themselves, and provide a counter balance to the Bush administration's demonization of the country and people.

Join us this October in building people-to-people ties on our Citizens Diplomacy trip to Iran.

http://www.globalexchange.org/tours/883.html

There are only a few spaces left, be sure to apply before July 21st, 2008. Please also forward to your friends, family and community.

On this trip learn the complex facets of Iranian history, culture and the context of US-Iran relations. Engage with Iranians as they go about their daily lives, and hear their hopes and fears for the future. Observe that despite censorship and social repression, Iranians continue to advance and struggle towards change. Join Global Exchange Reality Tours as a citizen diplomat to move past the political rhetoric, and do what our governments cannot do, create people-to-people ties.

"After having so many open conversations with locals from Tehran...to Shiraz...every Iranian city I've experienced has made me feel welcome and safe." (Blog by Sian Taylor)

"On the question of what should we as American visitors bring back to the U.S. as a message from Iran, we were asked to spread the word about what the people were like. We were asked to think carefully, to learn more before making conclusions, to seek out information actively and not simply believe what mass media report." (A Rich and Ancient Place by Martha Hennessy).

Program Highlights:

* Visit the bazaars and squares of Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz.
* Converse with University, theological and high school students.
* Visit important cultural and historical sites of ancient and modern Iran.

Tentative Itinerary:
Day 1-2 - Check-in to the Ferdowsi Hotel before visiting Tehran's Tajrish bazaar and the beautiful Darband area nestled in the mountains.
Day 3-4 - Sa'ad Abad complex, site of former residence of the ex-Royal family of Iran.
Day 5-6 - Tour Yazd's Zoroastrian ruins, along with the Friday Mosque and Ziaieyeh Theological School.
Day 7-9 - Tour Shiraz visiting a Shi'ite pilgrimage centre and the Qoran Gate.
Day 10-12 - Visit Isfahan, 17th C. capital of the Savafids and the Harun-e-Velayat shrine. Observe the vibrant craft industry in action at various carpet workshops.
Day 13-15 - En route to Tehran visit stunning Sulaimanien Spring. Back in the capital visit Imam Khomeinis shrine and the Martyrs Museum.
http://www.globalexchange.org/tours/883.html

Contact Iran Program Coordinator, Sanaz Meshkinpour with any questions or to sign-up, sanaz@globalexchange.org or call at 415.575.5528

And please spread the word about this exciting and important trip to your friends, family and community!

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Sanaz Meshkinpour
2017 Mission Street
San Francisco, Ca 94110
415.575.5528
sanaz@globalexchange.org
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