For many wonderful images of the opening of the Basrah Museum and the galleries go to www.uniraq.com
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Basrah Governor, Dr Majid Nasrawi is welcomed by delegates. |
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Iraqi national anthem is played on oud. |
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It's a full house for the opening ceremony speeches, including FOBM Trustee, Clare Bebbington. |
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FOBM Secretary, Dr John Curtis, gives a speech at the opening ceremony. |
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Basrah Museum's first gallery is officially opened by Maysoon Al-Damluji, Cultural Group Leader, Iraqi Parliament. |
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Basrah Governor, Dr Majid Naswari is given a guided tour of Basrah Museum's first gallery by Museum Director, Qahtan Al Abeed |
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Basrah Governor, Dr Majid Naswari and Basrah Museum Director, Qahtan Al Abeed, give many press interviews at the opening event. Plus Ali Mohammed, HWH & Associates. |
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Dr John Curtis, Secretary FOBM also provides many press interviews. |
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Dr Lamia Al Gailani Werr, FOBM provides insight on key artifacts. |
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Decorative tiles from the islamic period are among the many artifacts displayed in the Basrah Gallery. |
Photography Credit - Liane Butcher