Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 11:00
The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif traces the extraordinary journey of Najaf Mazari. A shepherd boy from the mountains of Afghanistan, Najaf became a rugmaker of genius but was forced to flee his homeland under the onslaught of the Taliban. Arriving in Australia he rebuilt his life and rescued his family from a Pakistani refugee camp. Co-authors Najaf Mazari and Robert Hillman will discuss their acclaimed book as part of Refugee Week 2012 celebrations. Presented by Moreland City Council and the Moreland Multicultural and Settlement Services Network.
11:00am-12:30pm. Coburg Library, cnr Victoria & Louisa Sts, Coburg.
For more info ph Nelum Buddhadasa 9240 1225 or visit Refugee Week.