This short documentary, produced for the Aga Khan Development Network, explores the significance of the various park and garden projects globally undertaken by the Ismaili Imamat, including their role as spiritual and communal spaces, in environmental stewardship, their capacity to act as springboards for economic development, and their role as educational spaces to teach about the rich diversity and heritage of Muslim cultures and civilisations.
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Challenging Misperceptions
We aim to break down stereotypes and misperceptions about Islam and Muslim civilizations
Highlighting Beauty
Muslim cultures have a rich aesthetic legacy in various forms of art and architecture
Promoting Pluralism
Historically, there is vast diversity in the Muslim world and in Islamic thought
Countering the "Clash of Civilizations"
Muslim societies have freely exchanged knowledge with other civilizations
Intellectual Endeavor
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The Muslim world has a long history of intellectual achievement
Islamic Gardens:
Catalysts for Change
Crescent Productions is a media production company focused on promoting greater understanding and tolerance of different cultures and religions, with a particular focus on educating about Islam, the diversity amongst Muslim cultures, and the rich history of Muslim civilizations. Learn more
Thrown into Canada:
The Settlement of Asian Refugees from Uganda
This award-winning feature documentary examines the expulsion of Uganda's Asian population by then-President Idi Amin and the settlement of nearly eight thousand refugees in Canada. Funding for this project has been generously provided by the Edmonton Arts Council and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
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