LAND OF FIRE
Patrick & Colleen recently visited the three ancient and
exotic countries south of the Caucasus mountains. Azerbaijan, Georgia and
Armenia were until 1991 part of the Soviet Union and off-limits to foreigners.
Each country has a unique culture and a fascinating history but are little
known due to their secret life behind the Iron Curtain. Azerbaijan is one of
the world’s largest oil producers (a hundred years ago almost all of the
world’s oil came from Azerbaijan). The population is Shia Muslim. Georgia was
recently invaded by Russia and a third of the country is still under Russian
occupation. It is very poor and its main source of income is tourism from
Russia! Georgians follow the Orthodox faith. Armenia was the first Christian
country in the world. The symbol of Armenia is Mount Ararat
(where Moses landed after the flood) which is temporarily not in Armenia.
Armenia is Apostolic and whilst Patrick & Colleen were there, Pope Francis
came to do homage to Armenia.
Patrick will describe where they went, what they saw and,
most importantly, what they ate.
NZCA – WOMEN’S GROUP
Our next meeting for this year will be held on Saturday 20 August 2016 at 1.30pm at
Meadowbank Community Centre, 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank
Patrick Edwards will give a talk on his recent visit to Azebaijan, Georgia and Armenia and will be showing pictures on screen.
See attachment for more information.
Please bring along friends and neighbours to hear this interesting talk.
Afternoon tea will be served
New members are always welcome
Registration costs NZCA members $2.00 Non members $3.00 (to cover hall hire and afternoon tea)
A raffle will be held during the afternoon - $1.00 per ticket or $2.00 for 3 tickets (no obligation to purchase)
