Wisdom Quarterly; SoundCentralFestival.com; Weekend Edition Saturday (NPR.org)
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The massive Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan not far from the capital of Kabul |
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Afghanistan has a Woodstock/Coachella? With Australian help, it does now (SCF). |
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Pashtun kids pal about in front of history |
In a land where music was once banned, the
Sound Central Alternative Arts and Music Festival of Afghanistan is in its third year of showcasing a growing
cultural scene. Several thousand Afghans are attending
this year's fest featuring live music, poetry, short films, painting,
and skateboarding.
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Without a doubt, Kabul now has a growing alternative arts scene. The
annual Sound Central Festival hosts an eclectic troupe of artists in a dynamic, mixed gender, and safe environment. It is clear that Afghan youth are thirsty for
more art-based activities in the capital and. This festival will be here to showcase them for years to come. With such events the bar is being raised on production output, artistic content, and audience
participation. Sound Central 2013 is here with a
bigger and more diverse schedule than ever before.
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Now, these hajis are going to try to have a rock concert. Kill 'em, kill 'em all, shoot 'em in the head, rape them, pee on the bodies. Oorah! But if you see any Buddhist archeological sites, be careful; they belong to China. Sir, yes sir! |
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Sir, a little "collateral" damage, sir? Here comes death from above (latimes.com) |
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