Search News Events

Note: Audio is placed below the main text, when available.

Welcome to F.I.E.L.D.- the First Ismaili Electronic Library and Database.

Event - 1981-10-19

Date: 
Monday, 1981, October 19
Location: 

Hazar Imam gave the Opening Remarks at the 6th Seminar in the series 'Architectural Transformation in the Islamic World' of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in Beijing, China.

person_place_reference: 
H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV


Speech

OPENING REMARKS AT THE SIXTH SEMINAR IN THE SERIES ARCHITECTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS - 1981-10-19

8110067l.jpg

I want to begin by saying, quite simply, how delighted we are to be in China. China is a nation we constantly read about and discuss. But for most of us, myself included, it is the first time we have actually seen and visited this fascinating country. For that privilege we are indebted first to our hosts, the Architectural Society of China and especially its charming and most gifted President, Mr Yang Ting-bao.

Recent Articles

OPENING REMARKS AT THE SIXTH SEMINAR IN THE SERIES ARCHITECTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS - 1981-10-19

8110067l.jpg

I want to begin by saying, quite simply, how delighted we are to be in China. China is a nation we constantly read about and discuss. But for most of us, myself included, it is the first time we have actually seen and visited this fascinating country. For that privilege we are indebted first to our hosts, the Architectural Society of China and especially its charming and most gifted President, Mr Yang Ting-bao.

Back to top