Zevk Ensemble has developed slide show programs that may be of interest to students and general audiences:

"Wooden Mosques of the Hindu Kush" is a journey through the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan.  Father and son trekked through this area in 1994 photo documenting woodwork traditions of the region.  The frames record rich detail and colorful views of Pashtun people, places and traditional architecture and crafts in an area that up until now had little exposure in the United States.  It is timely to allow students a chance to travel to this region through viewing these slides.

"Souks and Shrines: Diyarbakir, Urfa and Damascus" is a slide collection compiled in four separate trips to Turkey and Syria from 1997 to 2002.  These slides show unique architectural and historical sites of pilgrimage and worship specific to Islam.  The colorful souks or marketplaces are alive with craftsmanship and social atmosphere.  There are stunning portraits of Kurdish, Turkish and Arab people.  Again, it is an opportunity for students to have an up to date glimpse of vibrant places that seem very remote from Americans.

"Damascus: City of Cultural and Spiritual Treasure" is an in-depth view of the Islamic heritage of one of the most ancient cities of the world.

"Mud Mosques of Mali," documented in 2003, depicts the unique adobe styles of mosques from Bamako to Timbuctoo.  The architectural jewel of the Djenne Mosque is featured along with colorful markets and captivating faces.

The slide shows are not about religion per se, but highlight life in very different Muslim regions.  Students will certainly have many questions and much to think about.  Program presentation in 60-75 minutes to allow additional discussion time.