A collection of photographs with poems and narratives from young Afghans are featured at the Kandahar Through Afghan Eyes 2010 exhibit at the Railway and Forestry Museum until Feb. 29.
A group of 15 students between the ages of 18 and 24, selected from schools throughout Kandahar City, were trained for six weeks on the principles of photography, journalism and Pashto literature.
Students visited different parts of Kandahar province and photographed a wide range of themes illustrating the daily life of Kandaharis in a manner that, until now, was rarely seen by those living outside the province, said Ranjit Gill, executive director of the museum in a recent news release.
The effect of the project is to preserve Afghanistan's national and natural heritage and provide historical evidence of daily life to inform future generations.
The 20 pictures in the exhibit are a small selection of the hundreds of photos taken as part of the project.
Each of the images is accompanied by a creative narrative to reflect the photographer's message. The poems and creative narratives were originally written in Pashto and every effort was made to retain the authenticity of the author's voice in the translation.
Many Canadians across the nation have a story to tell about their experiences in Afghanistan, said Gill.
The exhibit provides the opportunity to create a learning environment in which people ask questions about Afghanistan and learn about another way of life.
Gill also said the Central British Columbia Railway and Forestry Museum thanked the Canadian International Development Agency, the province of British Columbia and the Rotary Club of Prince George for supporting the initiative.
For more information or to book a tour call Kathy at 250-563-7351 or [email protected].
