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Peace Caravan The Journey of One Woman in Search of Her Religious and Cultural HeritageArtist Marla Mossman and her Peace Caravan Project are traveling from Jerusalem, Israel to X’ian, China by car, foot, horse, mule and camel to document places of historical and religious significance mentioned in the Bible, the Torah, the Koran and the Veda’s. In a quest to explore her heritage and spirituality and the connection to Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam she has already taken four expeditions to photograph India, Turkey, Afghanistan and the Middle East countries of Syria, Jordan and Israel. Along this route, often called the Silk Road, there is an imminent fear as violence and the encroaching modernization in the region threaten the indigenous way of life. Mossman is optimistic that by sharing photographs and stories from her travels that readers will find a new appreciation for the religious and cultural heritages of these nations and that a new way to peace will reveal itself. |
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Mossman’s photos capture the people along her journey in their daily lives and remind us that even though we have differences, we share similar loves, fears, hopes and dreams. Her writings report the intimate moments she experiences with these people along the way. In her blog she shares graphic experiences, her soul searching moments, sleepless nights in fear and terror, and also the many joys she finds as she searches for her faith and reconciliation as she visits these holiest of places. When viewed as a collection, on the website, in the photography book, and on display in the exhibitions; the Peace Caravan endeavors to inform and inspire others to achieve understanding, tolerance, and acceptance. This twenty first Century caravan provides a network of individuals exchanging ideas, cultures, and traditions as they have for over 2,500 years. |
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