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| EPISODE SIX: Race to Destination #6 |
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| 04/07/05 at 20:30:26 |
| slm, Race to Destination #6 will be posted SUNDAY April 17th 6pm EST inshaAllah :) Phil [] ps sorry for the week's delay... |
| 04/25/05 at 14:30:36 |
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| Clue for Destination #6 |
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| 04/17/05 at 17:59:16 |
| slm, Teams Welcome to your almost last destination!!! Yes this is #6 on our list... Here is your clue and Good luck (from Allah) ;) [code] This jewel of Islamic art is the only of its kind on this Pacific Island. The interesting thing is that it was not built by a Muslim. What is the romantic name of this place again? [/code] --Phil [] |
| Episode 6 |
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| 04/25/05 at 14:29:06 |
| slm, And Welcome Audience and Teams to beautiful Shangri La !!! Don't forget to download the superb PDF guide to this amazing property: http://www.shangrilahawaii.org/page.asp?pageId=286 The teams have done it again!! Looks like the final destination is going to have to be a tough one!!! Congrats teams for coming this far, you only have one destination left... see you all next time on the exciting conclusion of............ THE AMAZING RACE!!!! - Phil 8) *suntanning in Hawaii [quote] Lala Marcy destination 6 on: Apr 18th, 2005, 12:15am http://www.shangrilahawaii.org/ Ans: Shangrila Hawaii Shan·gri-la (shnggr-lä) n. 1. An imaginary remote paradise on earth; utopia. 2. A distant and secluded hideaway, usually of great beauty and peacefulness Unconstrained by the organizing principles of museum exhibitions, Shangri La provides a unique environment for the study of Islamic art and culture. The estate houses around 3,500 objects, many of which are embedded into the structure of the house. Most of the collection can be classified as Islamic art and artifacts although other cultural traditions are also represented. Doris Duke’s collection exemplifies the assemblage of diverse cultures often included in the monolithic term “Islamic art.” It includes religious works of art and ones made for everyday life; objects from around the globe; and ones suggestive of different lifestyles such as court, city, village, and nomad. A great variety of media—a celebrated aspect of Islamic art—is juxtaposed in nearly every room: wood, paper, enamel, stone, glass, ceramic, metal, and fiber. Objects date as early as 1500 B.C. to as late as the 20th century, including Duke’s commissions from living Muslim artisans. Particular types of Islamic art abound in the interior and exterior spaces of Shangri La, especially ceramics, which comprise about one fifth of the collection. Duke also favored decorative arts of the 17th through 19th centuries, particularly those made during the reigns of the Ottoman, Mughal, Safavid, and Qajar dynasties. Because she collected for pleasure, rather than for social prestige The hallmark of the Academy is the the Doris Duke Foundation association and Shangri-La tours. Since November, 2002, the public has been invited to tour the magnificent retreat of the famous heiress, which houses 3,500 pieces of Islamic art. This press release reveals details of the in-demand excursions and present a excellent glimpse into the out-of-this world property. Not sure if it sounds romantic enough (Shangri-La) hehe. [/quote] |
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