
Iran;
A Window
A River
A Heart |
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A Window, A River, A Heart. This is the title of a book to be
published by Iran International on the
occasion of EXPO 2000 which is to be a miniature of the world in the 21st century.
There are
many nice country profiles; those coffee table books showing breath-taking pictures of a
countrys nature and people. However, to represent a country that boasts a history of
human achievements, thousands of years of civilization, rich culture and epics of
self-sacrifice, the job and the responsibility is critical. You have to be full of passion
and ambition. Obviously, no book can contain all aspects of the past, present and future
of a country like Iran.
A number
of the worlds outstanding writers, journalists and photographers have joined in
endeavors to introduce Iran, a country that is changing dramatically. You feel the urge to
show Iranians, their laptops and cell phones, but you cant ignore those ancient
tools. You insist on showing high-rises of Tehran, but it is not fair to overlook those
centuries-old cisterns.
Concurrent
with Irans participation in EXPO 2000, Iran International will present an
interpretation of the world exposition theme: Humankind, Nature, Technology. Throughout
centuries, many things have changed in Iran. But windows, rivers and hearts are still the
same: always ready to offer their wealth.
Iran International
welcomes sponsors willing to be associated with this endeavor. Sponsorship opportunity is
open until April 19, 2000. |