Sacred Waters: Photography by John Stanmeyer

Through Sunday, June 13

 

Photo by John Stanmeyer

Water purifies, rejuvenates, cleanses, and heals. Spirits inhabit the waters and require homage or deference. From the droplets in a baptismal font to the scattering of ashes on a holy river, water blesses human lives. Photographer John Stanmeyer traveled the world in search of the many ways different cultures relate to water. He captured everything from offerings alongside the sacred Ganges in India to waterfall rituals in Japan, Laos, and Haiti. The 45 photographs in this exhibition showcase his work.

http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/exhibits/2010/03/13/sacred-waters/

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2009 Foreign Language Film Award Nominated Films

Global Glimpses Series at National Geographic
All Roads Film Project

Join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and the National Geographic All Roads Film Project for this rare opportunity to see in one location, one week before the March 7 ceremony in Los Angeles, the five films nominated for the 2009 Foreign Language Film Award. Nominations have been announced, so you can begin to plan your schedule! Some films may contain graphic images and language.

* February 26, 2010 – February 28, 2010
* Location Washington, D.C.
* Price 5-film pass: $35 single tickets: $8

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