Genghis Khan Riding Horseback for World Peace?!
Here are some short snipets with some reading material to get you through the weekend without fresh, red-hot Central Asian news!
Continuing our discussion about CA’s blood transfusion and HIV/AIDS problem on June 19, here is a more personal and touching story of the consequences of the region’s poorly managed and constructed health care system. This should not happen, period.
And for those of you still thirsting for some knowledge about the region’s water woes here is a short, but rather thorough explanation of the region’s difficulties when it comes to this vital resource.
On June 9, the Head of the Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia, Miroslav Jenca, assumed office and hosted a meeting in Ashgabat on June 23. The Center is meant to provide assistance to the governments of CA in building up their capacity to resolve disputes peacefully. Sounds like a worthy mission, good luck.
Here are two reviews of Sergei Bodrov’s new motion picture ‘Mongol’, the story of Ghenghis Khan; one positive, one negative. Both reviewers thought the film was visually pleasing, but only one thought the narrative worth listening to. It stated that ‘Mongol’ provides an ‘authentic-looking glimpse at the culture and customs, hardships and tribal rivalries of life in Central Asia 1,000 years ago. If I see the movie, I hope to, I will give you my expert film critique (warning I love ‘Spaceballs)
Lastly, I know you’ve been clamoring for more horse-riding for peace stories so here you go. Majid Charhesht, an Iranian sports fanatic, is crossing Central Asia on horseback all the way to Beijing for the Olympics. In 2004, he made his way to the Athens Olympics by way of roller skates! At least he’s doing it for a worthy cause, world peace.
Have a great weekend!